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Mocktails, Elevated: How to Mix With Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine

There's something unmistakably special about the moment a bottle of sparkling wine is opened. The soft pop, the rise of tiny bubbles, the feeling that this is not an everyday glass, even if you're simply standing in your kitchen at the end of a long day.

Non-alcoholic sparkling wine lets you keep all of that ritual and pleasure while widening the circle for everyone at the table. It carries the structure, acidity and layers of flavor that traditional wine offers, but without the alcohol, making it one of the most beautiful bases you can use for zero-proof cocktails.

Think of it as your shortcut to an elevated mocktail. Instead of starting with soda or juice, you begin with something already built for celebration. In this guide, we will look at how to mix with non-alcoholic sparkling wine so your drinks feel thoughtful rather than improvised, then share four recipes that show just how far you can go.

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Why Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine Makes Such A Good Mixer

When you pour non-alcoholic sparkling wine into a cocktail, you're bringing more than fizz.

You're adding acidity and structure. Grapes that have been grown and vinified for wine will always offer more nuance than sugary sodas. The finish is cleaner, the flavors are more layered, and the drink feels complete rather than one-note.

You're also adding texture. Fine bubbles give a cocktail lift. They carry aromatics from herbs and citrus, and they introduce a subtle creaminess on the palate. That texture makes a drink feel luxurious, even when the ingredients are simple.

Finally, you're keeping the spirit of aperitivo alive. Aperitivo is not about how strong the drink is. It's about opening the appetite, softening the edges of the day, and savoring a moment. Non-alcoholic sparkling wine respects that tradition while making it easier to enjoy another glass, or to include guests who may not be drinking.

A Few Simple Rules For Mixing With Bubbles

You don't need a full bar setup to mix beautifully with non-alcoholic sparkling wine. What makes the biggest difference is not how many tools you own, but how you handle the details. 

Once you know how to chill, shake, taste and garnish with intention, every bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine becomes a canvas. The habits below are a quiet checklist you can run through as you mix, so your mocktails feel polished without feeling complicated.

1. Keep everything cold.
Chill the bottle thoroughly before opening. Cold liquid holds carbonation better and keeps sweetness in balance. If you're working ahead, chill your glassware too.

2. Shake, then top.
If your recipe includes citrus, syrups, preserves or muddled fruit, shake those ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain it into the glass, then top with non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Shaking the wine itself will knock out the bubbles.

3. Balance sweet and sour.
If you're using honey, preserves, agave or fruit purées, add enough lemon or lime to keep the drink bright. You should taste fruit and acidity together, not just sugar.

4. Pay attention to aromatics.
Garnishes like basil, mint, citrus peel or edible flowers are not just decoration. They are the first thing you smell when you raise the glass. Choose garnishes that echo the flavors in the drink.

5. Use good ice.
Larger, denser cubes melt more slowly. That means less dilution and a cleaner finish.

Once these basics feel natural, you can start to improvise. Swap in different herbs, trade lemon for grapefruit, or play with syrups and teas, knowing that the same simple rules will keep everything in balance.

Four Elevated Mocktails With Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine

When you want to see what non-alcoholic sparkling wine can really do in the glass, these are the recipes to reach for. They’re crafted with the same care and precision you’d expect behind a great bar, using Prima Pavé as a true ingredient, not a stand-in.

From a lavender-laced aperitivo to a lemon-sorbet affogato, each cocktail captures a different mood and shows just how layered, expressive, and memorable a zero-proof drink with sparkling wine can be.

Cielo Lavanda

Lavender, citrus and Rosé Dolce in a softly aromatic aperitivo.

There's a quiet romance to this cocktail. Lavender syrup adds a floral note that feels more like perfume than sugar. Pineapple and grapefruit bring gentle fruit and acidity, while a floral non-alcoholic spirit gives the drink a backbone. Rosé Dolce floats over the top, carrying the aromatics upward with its fine bubbles.

This is the drink to pour before a lingering dinner, or whenever you want something that feels calm and composed.

What you will need

  • 3 drops lavender non-alcoholic bitters
  • 0.25 oz fresh pineapple juice
  • 0.25 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.75 oz lavender syrup
  • 1.5 oz floral non-alcoholic spirit
  • 2 oz Prima Pavé Rosé Dolce

How to make it

  1. Add the bitters, juices, lavender syrup and non-alcoholic spirit to a cocktail shaker without ice.
  2. Dry shake briefly to begin building texture.
  3. Add ice, then shake until the shaker feels well chilled.
  4. Double strain into a chilled coupe.
  5. Top gently with Rosé Dolce.
  6. Garnish with a fresh sprig of lavender.

Technique tip: Dry shaking first helps emulsify the juices and syrup so the cocktail feels silky rather than thin once you add the bubbles.

Prima Peach

Peach, ginger and Brut Rosé for a golden-hour spritz.

This cocktail leans into the warmth and nostalgia of stone fruit season. Peach and ginger preserves stand in for a liqueur, bringing both sweetness and body. A touch of honey and lemon keeps the flavors poised rather than heavy, while Brut Rosé cuts through with crisp acidity and delicate red-fruit notes.

Serve this when the light is low and the air is warm. It feels like an invitation to stay a little longer.

What you will need

  • 1 tbsp peach and ginger preserves
  • 3 dashes orange non-alcoholic bitters
  • 0.25 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 oz non-alcoholic botanical spirit
  • 2.5 oz Prima Pavé Brut Rosé

How to make it

  1. Add the preserves, bitters, honey syrup, lemon juice and botanical spirit to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake well until everything is thoroughly combined and chilled.
  3. In a goblet or large wine glass, pour about 2 oz of Brut Rosé.
  4. Double strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the wine.
  5. Top with the remaining Brut Rosé as needed.
  6. Garnish with candied ginger, a lemon wheel or a small bouquet of fresh mint.

Technique tip: Preserves dissolve best when shaken with citrus and a little dilution. If you taste any graininess, shake a bit longer before straining.

Bacca Selvatica

Blueberries, basil and Rosé Dolce for a vivid, garden-inspired cocktail.

Bacca Selvatica is all about color and freshness. Blueberries and blueberry honey offer a deep, jammy sweetness. Basil adds a green, herbal note that keeps everything lively. A botanical non-alcoholic spirit adds structure, while Rosé Dolce ties into the berry notes already in the glass.

It is a natural choice for brunch, outdoor dinners or any moment that calls for something bright and generous.

What you will need

  • 1 fresh lemon wedge
  • 2 tsp raw blueberry honey
  • About 1/8 cup fresh blueberries
  • 4 large basil leaves
  • 1.5 oz Wilderton Luster or similar botanical non-alcoholic spirit
  • 3 oz Prima Pavé Rosé Dolce

How to make it

  1. In a shaker, gently muddle the blueberries, lemon wedge and basil leaves until the berries release their juice.
  2. Add the blueberry honey and non-alcoholic spirit.
  3. Fill with ice and shake.
  4. Double strain into a flute or Nick and Nora glass.
  5. Top with Rosé Dolce.
  6. Garnish with three blueberries on a cocktail pick.

Technique tip: Double straining removes skins and seeds so the texture stays refined and the color stays clear and jewel-like.

Limoncello “Affogato”

A playful, lemon-sorbet and Rosé Dolce dessert cocktail inspired by Italian affogato.

This recipe has the spirit of a classic affogato, where hot espresso is poured over gelato, but reimagined in a sparkling, alcohol-free way. Instead of coffee, you have a chilled elderflower and lemon punch. Instead of dairy, you have a scoop of bright lemon sorbet. Rosé Dolce brings gentle sweetness and bubbles that dance across the surface.

It is a charming way to end a meal, particularly when you want something that feels special but not heavy.

What you will need

  • 2 pints lemon sorbet, kept firm but scoopable
  • 1 cup elderflower syrup
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bottle Prima Pavé Rosé Dolce

How to make it

  1. In a punch bowl, mix the elderflower syrup and lemon juice.
  2. Just before serving, add the bottle of Rosé Dolce and stir gently to combine.
  3. Scoop generous portions of lemon sorbet into teacups or small dessert bowls.
  4. Ladle the sparkling punch over the sorbet, almost to cover.
  5. Garnish with fresh elderflowers or a thin twist of lemon zest.

Technique tip: Serve immediately so the sorbet begins to soften and mingle with the punch, but does not fully melt. The contrast in temperatures and textures is part of the pleasure here.

A Simple Framework For Your Own Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cocktails

Once you've mixed a few recipes, it becomes easier to invent your own. A helpful way to think about it is in three parts:

Base: one to two ounces of flavor. This can be a non-alcoholic spirit, a syrup, a spoon of jam, a purée or even cooled herbal tea.

Balance: a half to one ounce of citrus, usually lemon or lime. Taste and adjust until the sweetness and brightness feel in harmony.

Bubbles: two to four ounces of non-alcoholic sparkling wine, chosen to suit the mood. Rosé Dolce for fruit and floral notes, Brut Rosé for something crisp and refreshing, Blanc de Blancs when you want a more mineral, linear profile.

From there, you can add fresh herbs, bitters, edible flowers or a thoughtful garnish. The goal is not perfection. It's to create a glass that feels like a small act of care. If you want more cocktail recipes and pairings, we have an entire section of the site dedicated to them, here.

Questions About Mixing With Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine

Can I make these cocktails ahead of time?
You can mix the base and citrus in advance and keep it chilled. Add the non-alcoholic sparkling wine just before serving so the bubbles stay lively.

How should I store an open bottle?
Use a sparkling wine stopper and refrigerate the bottle. For the best texture and flavor, enjoy within a day.

Do I have to use a non-alcoholic spirit as a base?
No. Many beautiful cocktails can be built from syrups, honeys, juices and teas. A botanical spirit simply adds another layer of complexity if you enjoy that style.

Can these drinks be served to all ages?
Non-alcoholic sparkling wine is crafted to be alcohol free, but always check labels and local guidelines, and consider what feels right for your guests.

A Toast To Everyday Rituals

Mocktails made with non-alcoholic sparkling wine are not a stand-in for something else. They're a choice in their own right; an invitation to slow down, to notice the scent of citrus and herbs, the rise of the bubbles, the way a beautiful glass can soften even an ordinary evening.

Whether you're laying the table for a celebration or simply closing the day with a simple meal, these zero-proof cocktails allow you to keep what matters most: the clink of glasses, the sparkle in the bottle, the feeling of having taken a moment for yourself and the people you love. The only thing that changes is how rested and clear you feel when the next morning arrives.

Here's to celebrating more, worrying less, and letting every glass feel intentional.

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