Bellini
The Bellini is a classic Italian sparkling wine cocktail, created in 1948 at Harry's Bar in Venice by founder Giuseppe Cipriani, who named it after the 15th-century Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini. This cocktail is made with fresh white peach purée and Prosecco sparkling wine, presenting a delicate pink hue reminiscent of Bellini's paintings. It is known for its fresh and fruity flavor, making it one of the most famous Italian cocktails.
- Flavor
- The Bellini combines the sweet and fruity notes of white peach with the crisp bubbles of Prosecco, offering a refreshing and delightful taste with a subtle sweetness and a hint of acidity. It is an ideal choice for summer brunches and celebratory occasions.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Glassware
- Champagne Flute
Ingredients
2 ingredients
Method
- 01
Pour the white peach purée into a mixing glass with ice, then add Prosecco sparkling wine.
- 02
Stir gently and strain into a chilled Champagne flute.
- 03
Note: Variations can be made using other fresh fruits, such as Puccini with fresh orange juice, Rossini with strawberry purée, and Tintoretto with pomegranate juice.
Know your pour
- What does it taste like?
- The Bellini combines the sweet and fruity notes of white peach with the crisp bubbles of Prosecco, offering a refreshing and delightful taste with a subtle sweetness and a hint of acidity. It is an ideal choice for summer brunches and celebratory occasions.
- Which glass should I use?
- Champagne Flute
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Easy