The holiday season is abundant with celebration, with invitations flooding our inboxes and mailboxes. But as you sort through invites and fill your calendar, don’t forget those tucked between the larger-than-life activities that are the quieter, more intimate gatherings with friends and family that complete the season by bringing joy and lasting memories.
For generations, Italians have been enjoying impromptu gatherings like these and fashioning something special out of the everyday — celebrating “La Moment,” if you will. As you invite these moments into your life, La Marca’s premium and versatile liquid, bright flavor profile, and lively bubbles are the must-have affordable and accessible staple to have on hand. After all, a bottle of La Marca doesn’t have to be reserved only for “special” occasions, but any occasion where joy, family, and friendship are at the center.
Make merry by enjoying simple moments like the ones below with a taste of la dolce vita — living a life full of simple pleasures and beauty, not just during the holidays but every day.
Hosting a holiday toast & roast
Set the scene with an outdoor fire surrounded by ample chairs, stacks of warm blankets and marshmallow roasting sticks. Enjoy snuggling against one another under blankets and laughing over shared stories of holidays past. And if you think Prosecco is too “elevated” for an outdoor fire, you’d be mistaken. The fruit-forward flavor from the Glera grapes of Prosecco pairs as well with the baked sugary sweetness of toasted marshmallows as its bubbly radiance does with the night sky, allowing guests to simply focus on sharing their own sparkling personality with one another.
Making decorating more convivial
Ease the pain points associated with holiday decorating by sharing the time with a handful of friends over a spread of no-fuss, mix-it-yourself sparkling ingredients to pair with a glass of La Marca Prosecco. Because of La Marca’s remarkable versatility, it’s hard to find a cocktail it can’t mix with, and its accessibility and affordability make it a convenient addition to any bar cart. So, raid the cupboards for some simple mixers, like an orange liqueur or pomegranate juice, and set out an array of garnishes that guests can use to make their own festive cocktail.
Dining in style
It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday frenzy — checking off lists, cleaning for company, and hunting for the perfect gifts. That’s why it’s important to pause and create “La Moment” with that special person in your life.
Take a page from the Italians who excel in the area of good food, drink, and romance by effortlessly transforming your nighttime routine into a special moment for connecting and celebrating the holidays spent together. Put on some music, light candles, and set an intimate table for two. For now, forego thinking about the turkey or the endless side dish preparations. The time you have created is just for enjoying the present moment with your special person. Serve your favorite go-to meal — or try a new simple recipe for creamy pasta or fresh fillets; the iconic light-blue-labeled bottle of La Marca Prosecco pairs easily with any dish and helps set the stage for a moment worth remembering and repeating.
Easy holiday cocktail spritzes for any gathering
While you can’t go wrong with uncorking a bottle of La Marca and enjoying the effervescent bubbles on their own, we’d be remiss not to encourage adding a splash of seasonal spirit with simple twists to the classic pour. Try these three cocktails that will have your guests thinking you went the extra mile, when really you just introduced the ideal ingredient: America’s #1 Prosecco(1.) from Italy to ring in the most sparkly of seasons.
Sparkling Blue Hawaii
When the outside temperatures drop, bring the tropics indoors with a bubbly riff on the traditional Blue Hawaii. The cocktail’s vibrant color and festive bitter-sweet orange flavor are winter appropriate, while the fruit garnish provides a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces La Marca Prosecco, chilled
- 1 ½ ounces your rum of choice
- ¾ ounces blue curaçao liqueur
- ¼ wedge fresh lime or orange juice
- Garnish: pineapple wedge (it’s Hawaii, after all!)
Directions:
- Add rum, blue curaçao liqueur, and juice of fresh lime or orange to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain ingredients into a coupe cocktail glass.
- Top with chilled La Marca Prosecco.
- Garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple.
Spiced Prosecco Splash
This sweet and spiced cocktail is the perfect pairing for any holiday brunch, family dinner, or even if you’re just putting your feet up by the fire. A splash of crisp and light La Marca Prosecco mixes well with the sweet maple and spiced cinnamon-forward flavors.
Ingredients:
- 5 ounces La Marca Prosecco, chilled
- 1 ounce apple cider
- ½ ounce maple cinnamon simple syrup (found in grocery stores and online)
- Garnish: cinnamon stick
Directions:
- Spoon the syrup into the glass.
- Pour chilled La Marca Prosecco into a flute or coupe glass.
- Serve with a cinnamon stick as both garnish and to stir.
White Cranberry Cocktail
Play up La Marca’s sophisticated pale golden color with a dash of white cranberry juice. The lively bubbles will make a few fresh cranberries dance atop the cocktail and a sprig of rosemary will make this red, green, and gold sparkler even more merry.
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces La Marca Prosecco, chilled
- 2 ounces white cranberry juice
- Clear sanding sugar sprinkles for rim
- Garnish: fresh rosemary sprig and whole cranberries
Directions:
- Chill a Martini glass, and place sanding sugar on a plate.
- Dip the top of the chilled Martini glass into the sugar to rim.
- Pour white cranberry juice into the glass and top with chilled La Marca Prosecco.
- Top with fresh cranberries and garnish with rosemary sprig.
The holidays are for celebrating, but not all celebrations need to include dozens of guests and fussy amuse-bouches on passed plates. Leave space for the unexpected everyday joys to unfold, and feel free to toast to these smaller “La Moments” by popping La Marca Prosecco.
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