This Strawberry Bellini recipe is a twist on the classic Bellini cocktail, featuring fresh strawberries for a vibrant and sweet flavor. It's a perfect drink for a summer brunch or a special celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 bottle of Prosecco or Champagne, chilled
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Directions
- In a blender, combine the chopped strawberries and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.
- Pour the strained puree into champagne flutes, filling each glass about a quarter of the way.
- Top off each glass with chilled Prosecco or Champagne.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim of each glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Bellini!
Interesting Facts
The Bellini cocktail originated in Venice, Italy, and was traditionally made with peach puree and Prosecco.
You can customize this recipe by using different fruits like peaches or raspberries for a variety of Bellini flavors.
Bellinis are named after the famous Italian painter Giovanni Bellini.