Generally, TikTok is bad for me. I’ve lost far too many hours to that app over the course of the pandemic, watching mostly silly, sometimes funny, generally inane videos, often to the point where the app pops up with this whole “Whoa, you’ve been on here too long — go take a break!” message.
But, the algorithm is good. And that means I get a lot of great body positive content, fat women showing off amazing outfits and solid recipes. Like this one for a Sbagliato.
The Italian word for ‘mistake’ or ‘mess up,’ the story goes this cocktail originated when a busy bartender accidentally swapped the gin in a Negroni for sparkling wine. Given how different those bottles tend to be, I’m not sure how that could happen. But, then again, I make one cocktail at a time. For just myself (Hello, COVID-19 safety measures). So…
I can honestly say, I quite like this cocktail. It’s all the bitter and hint of sweet from a Negroni or Boulevardier but without the boozy heaviness. This is the kind of cocktail I want on a sunny patio. With a plate of charcuterie and some olives. (Ignore the fact it is snowing as I type this.) I can see some lovely summer afternoons on my balcony sipping a double Sbagliato (three ounces is not much, especially given one-third is sparkling wine) as the weather warms.
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Sbagliato
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce prosecco
- orange wheel to garnish, optional (because, like, I never have these garnishes)
To a glass filled with ice, add sweet vermouth, Campari and prosecco. Stir gently to combine and garnish with orange wheel — if you have one.
