Rosé prosecco is set to be your favourite drink for summer 2021
People have been turning to prosecco to motivate them through Pilates workouts in coronavirus lockdown.
Now, there’s something else to look forward to - the popular alcoholic drink has been given a pretty upgrade.
A new creation - called rosé prosecco - is set to hit shelves for summer 2021 after Italy approved it for production.
Previously, the country’s Prosecco DOC Consortium didn’t allow the pink-hued beverage to be made, after previous conceptions weren’t quite up to scratch.
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However, after a unanimous decision on behalf of Italy's Ministry of Agricultural Food and Forestry's Policies National Wine Committee, this restriction has now been removed.
This means that rosé prosecco will now become a part of the north east Italian region’s offerings.
While winemakers have been making pink prosecco for a while, this will be the first time rosé prosecco has been produced in a way that meets the nation’s high prosecco standards.
The announcement says drinkers can expect it to be “pink, more or less intense, shining, and with a persistent foam".
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Given it has only just been approved, it is unclear exactly when it could become available in the UK.
If you’re a particular fan of pink beverages, Starbucks is bringing its flamingo frappuccino to the UK for a limited time only.
The coffee chain’s ice-cool drink - specifically called the ‘Ruby Flamingo Frappuccino’ - comes in an Instagram-friendly pink shade that has seen it widely shared on social media from other countries where it is already available.
It contains a chocolate and raspberry-flavoured syrup, and is finished off with whipped cream.
Read more: Starbucks is bringing its pink flamingo frappuccino to the UK for a limited time only
Now, British people will get to sample the limited edition cold beverage for just under a month - from June 4th to July 2nd.
Starbucks shared the good news on Twitter, writing: “Summer's coming early. Our NEW Frappuccino lands 4th June. Who’s ready?”
In a second post, the brand described the drink as “fun, fresh, fruity”.
On their website, they added: “The wait for an all-pink Frappuccino is over!
"Introducing the Ruby Flamingo Frappuccino Blended Beverage.
“It's the perfect blend of ruby chocolate pieces, raspberry syrup and topped with an all-pink whipped cream. A pink dream!"
Commenting on social media on the news, one person wrote: “My heartbeat is out of control now.”
Another shared: “Take all my money.”
And a fourth added: “OMG!! Sooo exiting!!”
