Strawberry Bellini

A light Strawberry Bellini made with fresh strawberry purée, citrus, and chilled sparkling wine. Fun, balanced, and made with brunch in mind, not dessert.

Course Beverage, Brunch, Cocktail

Cuisine American

Keyword bellini cocktail, champagne strawberry cocktail, holiday brunch cocktail, new year's brunch drink, strawberry bellini, strawberry prosecco cocktail

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 135kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Blender or food processor. For puréeing the strawberries until completely smooth.
fine-mesh sieve Removes seeds for a silky purée that blends cleanly with bubbles.

Ingredients

1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries hulled
0 to 3 tsps granulated sugar or simple syrup to taste
1 oz (30 ml) Cointreau divided
1 tsp (5 ml) fresh lemon juice divided
8 oz (240 ml) chilled sparkling wine or prosecco, divided

Instructions

Add the strawberries to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Taste the purée and add sugar or simple syrup only if the berries are tart, blending again to combine. Strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds and create a smooth texture.
1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, 0 to 3 tsps granulated sugar
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the strawberry purée into the bottom of each chilled champagne flute, adjusting the amount to suit your preferred level of fruit flavor.
Add ½ ounce (15 ml) of Cointreau and ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of lemon juice to each glass.
1 oz (30 ml) Cointreau, 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
Slowly pour 4 ounces (120 ml) of chilled champagne or prosecco into each flute, allowing the bubbles to lift the purée upward naturally. Stir gently once if a uniform color is desired, or leave unstirred for a layered presentation.
8 oz (240 ml) chilled sparkling wine

Notes

Sweetness should be adjusted after tasting the strawberries, not assumed.
Straining the purée is essential for a smooth, polished texture.
This drink should be assembled just before serving to preserve carbonation.

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Nutrition info is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands you use.

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