Last weekend, I tried out the most fun cocktail I’ve had in ages – the Bubble Bath. I’ll admit, I’m usually pretty low-key with my drinks, but this one just made me smile from the first sip. It shows up looking all playful and fancy, but it’s actually really easy to make and way tastier than I expected. After I whipped it up for a few friends, they immediately demanded the recipe, so I had to share the love.
The Bubble Bath is basically summer in a glass. It’s fizzy, refreshing, and strikes a great balance between sweet and tangy. Gin brings the herbal, citrusy backbone, then you get zing from fresh lemon, a touch of sweetness, and the all-important sparkle from Prosecco. When you take a sip, the bubbles sort of dance around and the flavors open up as you go.
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Apparently, bartenders have been having fun with this one for a few years now. Sometimes they go all-out, topping it with edible bubbles or even floating a tiny rubber duck on top for some real party vibes. It’s silly, but in the best way. I get why people love to trot this out at birthdays or summer hangouts – it just feels like a celebration.
Ingredients & Glassware
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz Prosecco
- (Optional) Edible bubbles or even a little rubber ducky if you want to go for it
A coupe glass is best to show off all the bubbles, but a martini glass works fine too. Bonus points if you throw the glass in the freezer ahead of time.
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice and add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake it up hard – about 15 seconds.
- Strain into your chilled glass.
- Slowly top with Prosecco (if you pour against the side, you’ll keep more bubbles).
- If you’re feeling fancy or silly, add those edible bubbles or a ducky on top.
Here’s a tip: always use real lemon juice, not the bottled stuff. It truly makes a difference. And a chilled glass goes a long way for keeping things crisp.
If you need a non-alcoholic version, I’ve made one by swapping in tonic water and lemonade instead of the gin and Prosecco. Totally works, and my (pregnant) sister even preferred it over her usual mocktails.
This cocktail is awesome with seafood – think oysters, shrimp, or even some smoked salmon. It’s also nice with fruit desserts or just a bunch of cheeses and crackers.
Feel free to mess with the recipe. Swapping gin for vodka works if someone can’t stand gin; muddling a handful of fresh berries or throwing in some mint makes it extra summery. Once, my brother-in-law added a splash of elderflower liqueur, and it was a total hit.
Honestly, the Bubble Bath looks and tastes like something you’d get at a fancy bar, but it’s a breeze to make at home. Keep that part to yourself – your friends don’t need to know how easy it was!
