Sugared Prosecco Grapes
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With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, plus some chilling in the fridge, these Sugared Prosecco Grapes are that perfect little boozy and festive bite for your next get-together.
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I’ve been serving these Prosecco grapes at parties for years and they’re always a hit! If you’re throwing any type of get-together where you’re in need of some finger food or hors d’oeuvres, add these grapes to the list. Wine lovers will gobble them up and beg you for the recipe. You’ll love them because they’re so easy to make. Perfect for holidays, parties, Sunday brunch, and anytime you’re celebrating with friends and family.
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Choose the best grapes. Grapes should be firm, plump, and tightly attached to the stems. Avoid grapes that are wet, shriveled, or moldy. I like to use a combination of green and red because the contrasting colors are so pretty.
- Wash the grapes. Gently pull each grape from the stem and give them a good rinse under running water.
- Prosecco. This is a sparkling wine from Italy, typically made by fermenting the wine in a tank and then bottling it afterwards. It’s dry, but also slightly sweet. You do want to avoid super cheap sparkling wine, but you don’t need top-shelf either. We really enjoy La Marca Prosecco which is crisp, clean, and well-balanced. A bottle usually runs around $15.
- Vodka (optional). This enhances the flavor of the wine and grapes, without actually adding additional flavor. I always use a little bit, but you can omit this, if preferred.
- Chill and soak for several hours. For ideal flavor and results, allow the grapes to soak in the wine in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
- Keep the liquid. Drain the grapes, but hang onto the leftover liquid. It can be used for drinks!
- Don’t skip the sugar. The thin coating of sugar is a key component to this recipe, which gives balance to the wine and provides a sweet, wonderful exterior.
- Make them without alcohol. If you’re not 21 years old yet, or simply don’t drink alcohol, you can still enjoy these by swapping out the sparkling wine with ginger ale, 7up, or sparkling apple cider. Still delish!
Sugared Prosecco Grapes
Ingredients
- 2 cups firm, seedless green grapes
- 2 cups firm, seedless red grapes
- 2 cups Prosecco sparkling wine, (or champagne)
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Gently pull each grape from the stem and transfer to a colander; rinse under running water.
- Transfer grapes to a shallow dish and pour the Prosecco and vodka over them, making sure the grapes are covered in the liquid.
- Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight.)
- Pour the sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Drain the grapes, but don’t let them dry completely. Place a handful at a time in the sugar and roll/toss to fully coat them.
- You can serve these right away, but they're best when they've chilled for a couple hours before eating. It's fun to serve them in a champagne coup glass or bowl, and also threaded on party skewers.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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Serving Suggestions
Sugared Prosecco Grapes can be served right away, but they are best after chilling for a couple hours before eating. They’re very refreshing. It’s fun to serve them in a champagne coup glass or bowl, and also threaded on party skewers.
Proper Storage
- To store. You can store the chilled sugared grapes in the fridge before (and after) serving for up to 48 hours (for a total of up to 4 days in the refrigerator.)
- To freeze. You can also freeze the sugared grapes and enjoy them frozen. Transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to a month. Eat them straight from the freezer or leave them out up to 24 hours.
More Boozy Drinks:
- Pineapple Mimosas
- Dirty Shirley Jello Shots
- Sugar Cookie Martini
- Brandy Alexander Milkshake
- Jack Frost Cocktail
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These were really yummy and easy to make. They were a hit at our Christmas party. I used fine berry sugar instead of regular granted sugar, but I have no doubt they would be good either way.
These are amazing.
These are GREAT. Super delicious, easy, and pretty. A party favorite!
Fun, easy pop-in-your-mouth party addition!