Bellini – Prosecco Recipe

Master the perfect homemade Bellini with this easy cocktail recipe straight from Venice. The best Bellini balances sweet white peach purée with crisp, dry Prosecco for an elegant brunch favorite. This simple yet sophisticated craft cocktail lets premium ingredients shine through minimal intervention.

Difficulty:

Beginner

Prep Time:

5 mins

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Serves:

1 cocktail

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml white peach purée (fresh or high-quality store-bought)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">120ml chilled Prosecco DOC</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">5ml peach liqueur (optional, for enhanced flavor)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Fresh white peach slice for garnish</li></ul>

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Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Champagne flute</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Bar spoon</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Small fine-mesh strainer (if using fresh peach purée)</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Blender or food processor (if making fresh purée)</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>If making fresh peach purée, peel and pit 2-3 ripe white peaches (yellow can substitute), cut into chunks, and blend until smooth. Pass through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any fibrous bits. For best flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to preserve color and enhance brightness.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Chill your Champagne flute in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. A properly chilled glass maintains the cocktail's temperature and preserves carbonation longer.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Pour the peach purée into the bottom of your chilled flute. If using, add the peach liqueur at this stage for enhanced flavor intensity.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Slowly pour the chilled Prosecco into the glass at a slight angle, allowing it to gently mix with the purée. The gradual pour preserves maximum effervescence and creates a beautiful gradient effect.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Gently stir once with a bar spoon to incorporate the ingredients without dissipating too much carbonation. You're looking for a delicate integration rather than complete mixing.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Garnish with a small, thin slice of fresh white peach, gently placing it on the rim of the glass or floating it on top of the cocktail.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Serve immediately while the Prosecco is still effervescent and the temperature is perfect. The Bellini should be consumed within 10-15 minutes of preparation for the optimal experience.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Bellini – Prosecco Recipe?

A classic Bellini combines white peach purée and chilled Prosecco DOC in a 1:2 ratio. Optional ingredients include a splash of peach liqueur for enhanced flavour and a fresh white peach slice for garnish. High-quality, fresh ingredients yield the best results.

How to make Bellini – Prosecco Recipe at home?

Learn how to make Bellini – Prosecco Recipe by first chilling your champagne flute. Add 60ml of white peach purée (fresh or quality store-bought) to the bottom of the glass, then slowly pour 120ml of chilled Prosecco at an angle. Gently stir once with a bar spoon to create that signature peach-to-blush gradient, and garnish with a thin slice of fresh white peach.

What's the best type of Prosecco to use in a Bellini cocktail?

For an authentic Bellini, choose a dry (Brut) Prosecco DOC or DOCG from the Veneto region of Italy. The wine should be crisp with good acidity to balance the sweetness of the peach purée. Avoid overly sweet Proseccos as the cocktail will become cloying rather than refreshing.

Can I use yellow peaches instead of white peaches in my Bellini?

Yes, yellow peaches can substitute when white peaches aren't available, though they'll produce a slightly different flavour profile and deeper colour. Traditional Bellinis use white peaches for their delicate flavour and lighter colour. Either way, ensure the peaches are perfectly ripe for optimal sweetness.

What's the history behind the famous peach and Prosecco cocktail?

This iconic cocktail was created in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy. He named it after the 15th-century Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini, whose paintings featured similar peachy-pink hues. It began as a seasonal offering but became so popular that the bar developed methods to serve it year-round.

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