Limoncello-Prosecco Ticklers

Fresh herbs and citrus transform bubbly into a savory-sweet aperitif.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary + additional
• Ice cubes
• ¾ cup Limoncello
• 1 (187 ml.) btle. prosecco, chilled

Instructions

1. In pot, combine sugar, lemon juice and 1 sprig rosemary; over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let stand until flavors blend, about 5 min. Strain. Let cool. 
2. In ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine syrup and Limoncello; cover. Shake until well chilled, 30 sec. Strain among 6 aperitif glasses; top with prosecco. Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs.