Why you’ll love this strawberry bellini
A traditional bellini is a simple yet elegant cocktail made with peach purée and Prosecco. Originating from Venice, Italy, it’s a staple at brunches and celebratory occasions. This version swaps the peaches for fresh strawberries, adding a beautiful red hue and a burst of berry flavor.
The best part about this cocktail is that you can make (or buy) the strawberry purée ahead of time, so you can mix these up in minutes when you’re ready to serve them.
More strawberry favorites: roasted strawberry margarita / strawberry mocktail mule / love potion no. 2 / miami vice cocktail
Ingredients & substitutions
- Strawberry purée – We made our own strawberry purèe, but you can use a store bought version if you prefer.
- Prosecco – Prosecco is the classic choice, but any dry sparkling wine works. Want a non-alcoholic version? Swap the Prosecco for sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine for a delicious strawberry spritzer.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
mel’s cocktail tips & tricks
- While fresh, ripe strawberries are ideal for this recipe, you can easily get away with frozen strawberries to make your purée. They are usually frozen at peak ripeness so their flavor will be great, and you’re blending them anyway, so no need to worry about texture.
- Make sure your prosecco is chilled ahead of time so your drinks are nice and cold!
Frequently asked questions
More prosecco cocktail recipes: French 76 / limoncello spritz / poinsettia cocktail / hugo spritz
Ingredients
- 1 ounce strawberry purée
- 4 ounces prosecco
Instructions
- Add strawberry purèe to the bottom of a champagne glass.
- Top with prosecco and gently stir with a bar spoon to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh, sliced strawberry.
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