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Coffee and Prosecco, please, just don’t – is what a lot of people would utter, they should be kept as far away from each other as possible, the professional Sparkling Wine sector is adamant about that and I agree, coffee can make it very difficult to discover the magical aromas and flavours hidden within a bottle of Sparkling Wine, but just because everyone says they don’t belong, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still try. Partnering with Bianchin Prosecco and Conker Spirit, a producer of Gins and Cold Brew Coffee Liqueurs, we’ve crafted a Prosecco and Coffee Cocktail, with an added touch of Christmas, to see how Coffee and Sparkling Wines can, in fact, help each other in some ways, but at the same time, we discover that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. The Prosecco – Bianchin The Vineyards of Bianchin are located in the heart of Montello, where nature and memories unite, shining light on a glorious past for the Bianchin family. Responsible for the production of their Asolo Pros...
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Bartender Made Cocktails – Zest For Life

This article is made in collaboration with Filip Putovny, an amazing Mixologist in Dubai.

The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Filip Putovny’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Five Zürich in Dubai.

Let’s Meet The Bartender!

“My name is Filip (cyppino) and I’m from Slovakia. My hospitality career started in Malta straight after my school which was actually about cars. So I started as a waiter and somehow I ended up behind the bar. Lots of fun, meeting so many different people around the world because I’ve been doing it for over 12 years now. Even tho I like to make my Signature Cocktails, I’m not a very big fan of drinking them. I personally prefer to order Negroni and Espresso martini, while sitting at the bar counter so I can see bartenders’ skills” – Filip Putovny

What Was The Inspiration Behind Your Zest For Life Cocktail?

“Italy. Amalfi lemons and Prosecco. That was my actual inspiration for this Cocktail. After so many combinations I found this recipe as a twist for the Old Cocktail.”

The Recipe For The Zest For Life Cocktail

Ingredients

  • Prosecco
  • Lemon Oleo Sacrum
  • Sugar Cub
  • Limoncello
  • Lemon Sacrum Powder

How To Make The Zest For Life Cocktail

  • Pour in 150 ml of Prosecco
  • 10 ml Limoncello
  • 2dsh Lemon Oleo Sacrum
  • 2dsh Angostura Bitters
  • Then Apply Some Lemon Sacrum Powder on the Side of the Glass

 

Images belong to Filip Putovny. Glass of Bubbly was granted permission to use them.