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Best Prosecco Glasses: Flute vs Tulip: A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Prosecco Glass
When it comes to serving Prosecco, the glass shape matters more than most people realise. The right Prosecco glass enhances aroma, preserves bubbles and improves texture.
So are you deciding between a flute and a tulip glass for Prosecco? Here is what you need to know.
Why Glass Shape Matters for Prosecco
Prosecco is typically made using the Charmat (tank) method. This production style preserves:
Fresh fruit character
Floral aromatics
Light, lively mousse
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 12 min read


Which Wine Would You Choose… and How Many Calories Would You Swap for It?
Ever wondered how many calories are in your glass of wine?
175ml red (14%) ≈ 175 calories
175ml white (12.5%) ≈ 150 calories
125ml Champagne (11%) ≈ 90 calories
For context:One McVitie’s Digestive (plain or chocolate) is around 70–85 calories.
Alcohol level and sweetness matter — not all glasses are created equal.
Worth knowing, not worth stressing.
So, what’s your favourite wine… and how many biscuits would you swap it for?
Elizabeth x
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jan 281 min read


How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Wine? A Simple Guide to Wine, ABV & Balance
Ever wondered how many calories are in a glass of wine? It’s one of the questions I’m asked most often, particularly by those trying to balance a love of good bottles with a healthy, realistic lifestyle.
As a guide, a 175ml glass of red wine at 14% ABV contains around 175 calories. A 175ml glass of white wine at 12.5% ABV sits closer to 150 calories. A smaller 125ml pour of Champagne at 11% ABV is lighter still, at roughly 90 calories. For context, a single McVitie’s Diges
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jan 201 min read


Easy Prosecco Cocktails for Entertaining | Simple Prosecco-Based Serves for Parties, rReceptions & Festive Events
Here are my go-to favourites — simple, sparkling and guaranteed to bring a little extra magic to your celebrations.
1. Poinsettia
A bright, elegant classic with a wintery twist.
You’ll need:• 25ml Triple Sec• 50ml cranberry juice• 75ml Aldi Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut or Prosecco• 1 fresh bay leaf
Method:Add Triple Sec and cranberry juice to a flute, top with chilled fizz and garnish with a fresh bay leaf.Festive, refreshing and impossibly pretty.
2. Negroni Sbagliato
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Dec 8, 20251 min read
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