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Built · 1 serving

Dreaming of Sunshine

Emma Hollander and Rosa Ortiz's sparkling aperitif-wine drink with grapefruit-rosemary cordial.

Short answer

Dreaming of Sunshine is a built cocktail made with quinquina, grapefruit cordial, prosecco, soda water, lemon, and rosemary. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassWine
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dreaming of Sunshine ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Dreaming of Sunshine ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Quinquina45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Grapefruit Cordial22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Prosecco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Soda Water15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 slice———
Rosemary1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small thin lemon wheel and one compact rosemary sprig

Method

How to make Dreaming of Sunshine

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a large wine glass, the Prosecco, and soda water; reserve one thin lemon wheel and one compact rosemary sprig.

  2. 02

    Fill the wine glass with fresh clean ice.

  3. 03

    Measure the quinquina-style aperitif wine and grapefruit cordial over the ice.

  4. 04

    Stir briefly to chill and combine the still ingredients.

  5. 05

    Top slowly with the cold Prosecco and soda water, then stir once gently without flattening the bubbles.

  6. 06

    Add exactly one thin lemon wheel and one compact rosemary sprig and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Dreaming of Sunshine taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Dreaming of Sunshine questions

What is in a Dreaming of Sunshine?

Kokto’s build uses quinquina, grapefruit cordial, prosecco, soda water, lemon, and rosemary.

How long does a Dreaming of Sunshine take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dreaming of Sunshine prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a wine. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Dreaming of Sunshine alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B108https://imbibemagazine.com/elements-cocchi-americano/#dreaming-of-sunshine · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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