All The Prosecco Equivalents Drunk Around The World

Here’s what everyone else will be toasting with this New Years Eve

Prosecco Around The World

by Jazmin Kopotsha |
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Prosecco has firmly been on the brain over the last couple of years. We drank too much of it, then the EU Referendum happened and we started to panic about whether we'd ever be able to have it again. We've had blue prosecco, 'skinny' prosecco, a hangover-free prosecco and even prosecco donuts[insert eye-roll emoji here].

And while, yes, prosecco is great and will probably always be the go to beverage of course for all of those celebratory occasions that happen when we can't afford champagne, prosexy isn't the only bubbly on offer, you know.

It has solidified its place in the hearts of Brits across the UK, but elsewhere there sparkling alternatives being toasted with. So if you're curious about which drinks the rest of the world will be drinking into 2018, here's what prosecco looks like on the rest of the planet.

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England

The British Booze industry has actually been doing pretty well of late. So much so that we've finally been given a name (albeit rather anticlimactically) for the sparkling wine produced over here.

Earlier this year the United Kingdom Vineyard Association applied for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for the name 'British Fizz' so that, much like in the case of sparkling wine made in the Champagne region, for example, only winemakers growing grapes in the UK will be able to put the term 'British Fizz' on their labels. Something tells me that most of us over here are more likely to pick up a bottle of Prosecco over British Fizz, but it's nice to know it's there.

France

No one needs reminding that we have the French to thank for Champagne. And I'm sure you're well aware by now that unless the grapes are grown in the Champagne region of France, it ain't the real deal, kids.

If you're desperate for some of the fancy stuff this side of the English Channel, a £16.99 bottle of Co-Op Champagne won an award earlier this year so that might be a good place to start.

Italy

Ah, the beautiful boot shaped island from which our beloved Prosecco hails. I don't know about you but I think we reached peak-prosecco a little while back, so if you're interested in veturing beyond this particular brand of budget bubbles (yes, there is a world of wine beyond proscco, you guys) then you might want to get to know Trentodoc.

It originates from the Italian Alps, is fermented twice, has to be aged for a minimum of 15 months and has a minimum alcohol percentage of about 11.5.

Spain

Did it take anyone else a really long time to realise that Cava was Spanish? No? Just Me? Okay. Well, Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine which I feel often gets a bad rep.

For a wine to be legitimately labeled as 'cava' it has to produced in a special method called 'champenoise' and 95 percent of cava is made in the Penedès area in Catalonia if you're pondering your next Spanish get away.

Germany

Let us introduce you to Sket, the sparkling wine produced over in Germany and Austria. According to the Wines of Germanywebsite, roughly 5 litres of the stuff is drunk per person each year. That's a lot.

South Africa

If you were to venture over to South Africa and asked for a glass of bubbles, you might be offered a glass of Cap Classique - the regional version of Champagne (but not Champagne because no one else is allowed to use that name...).

The term pretty much refers to the method of production rather than the region like the French equivalent does, and most people would say that Cap Classique is right up there as one of SA's more premium fizzy booze offerings. Often overshadowed by the country's Chenin and Sauvignon Blancs, the bubbles don't get much of a look in on the international stage. But now you know what it's called you can go out and try some.

China

Sparkling wine probably isn't what you'd venture half way across the world to try, but China has slowly but surely seen a bit of growth in this little area of industry. They produce a bottle called Chandon. It should sound a little familiar because its part of the famous Moet and Chandon family and is one of many of the company's projects around the world.

America

Okay there isn't a fancy exciting name for sparkling wines produced in America, I'm afraid. But there is a fair bit that's made over there. There aren't any specific rules about what their stuff can be called over there (except Champagne. That's still not allowed), and any grapes seem to be permitted to use in any wine.

How To Turn One Bottle Of Grey Goose Vodka Into Five Smashing Drinks

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Turn One Bottle Of Grey Goose Vodka Into Five Smashing Drinks

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Take one bottle of Grey Goose Vodka!

It's time to shake up your usual standard vodka and cranberry concoction. You're better than that. Here's five very excellent, experimental and delicious ways to use Grey Goose to make a cocktail for each on of your fussy housemates.

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The Sweet One

This Chocolate Martini has got a big chocolate flavour with a touch of vanilla. But don't worry if you haven't got a sweet tooth; although it's a sweet drink it's still quite dry. Don't go out and buy expensive equipment though! Use a chopstick instead of a long cocktail spoon to stir your Martini. Head here for the full recipe.

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The Sour One

The Vodka Appletini, as well as being the preferred drink of choice of J.D. on Scrubs is probably the easiest cocktail on the list to make - everything just needs shaking together. Tip - use cloudy apple juice to get the best flavour. Full recipe here.

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The Creamy One

The White Russian is a cocktail for the more fancy ones of you out there. Make sure you add the vodka first THEN the kahlua so it mixes together properly with the milk. Full recipe here.

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The Bubbly One

The key with the Grey Goose Le Fizz is to getting all the ingredients as cold as possible - chill the glass first too. Make sure the elderflower isn't too strong and there's lots of lime flavour but make sure you add the soda water after you shake so it doesn't explode everywhere. Full recipe here.

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The Spiced One

Don't ever hold back on the Worcester Sauce you use in a Bloody Mary kids - it's where all the flavour comes from. Make sure you use the best tomato juice you can. If you're really fancy blend fresh tomatoes and leave the juicy bits in. Full recipe here.

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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.

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