Prosecco Pina

Do you ever feel like a Pina Colada but don't want to drag out the blender and you definitely don't have any coconut milk on hand.  Well here is a more sophisticated version that will still make you think of the tropics but without all that racket.  Behold the Prosecco Pina.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

For the simple syrup

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1 ¾ cups water

 For the cocktail

4 oz. of prosecco

Juice of ½ a lime 

I tablespoon coconut simple syrup 

Pineapple wedge

HOW TO MAKE IT 

To make the syrup: combine water and the sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the coconut, remove from the heat and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Strain liquid into a clean saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced — about 5 minutes. Let cool.

To make the cocktail: combine simple syrup, lime juice and prosecco in a flute or wine glass and garnish with pineapple wedge.