To make a bellini, you will need:
- Prosecco or other sparkling white wine
- White peach puree or white peach nectar
Here’s how to make the drink:
- Fill a champagne flute or other tall, narrow glass with chilled prosecco or sparkling white wine.
- Add a small amount of white peach puree or white peach nectar to the glass, using a spoon to gently mix it into the wine. The proportions of wine to peach puree can vary, but a good starting point is to use about 1 part puree to 3 parts wine.
- Adjust the proportions to taste, adding more puree for a sweeter, fruitier drink or more wine for a drier, bubblier drink.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh white peach or a sprig of mint, if desired, and serve immediately.
You can also try making a bellini with other types of fruit puree or nectar, such as raspberry, strawberry, or mango. Just be sure to use a sparkling white wine as the base to get the classic bellini flavor. Enjoy!
History:
The bellini cocktail is a classic Italian cocktail that was created in the 1930s by Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. The drink is named after Giovanni Bellini, a 15th-century Italian Renaissance painter whose works are known for their use of vibrant, glowing colors.
According to legend, Cipriani was inspired to create the bellini after seeing a painting by Bellini that featured a particularly beautiful shade of pink. He experimented with various combinations of ingredients and eventually came up with the bellini, which is made with sparkling white wine and white peach puree or nectar.
The bellini quickly became a popular and iconic drink at Harry’s Bar, and it has since gained worldwide fame as a classic cocktail. It is often served at special occasions and celebrations, and it is a popular choice at bars and restaurants around the world.
