Strawberry Bellini
A refreshing cocktail made with fresh strawberries and sparkling wine, perfect for any celebration or sunny afternoon.
Ingredients
For the cocktail
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- 1 bottle Sparkling wine (Prosecco or your favorite bubbly)
- 1 tablespoon Simple syrup (optional) Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional) For additional zest.
Instructions
Preparation
- Purée the fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a large glass or pitcher to remove the seeds.
- Add a splash of lemon juice and simple syrup to taste, if desired.
- Pour sparkling wine into a glass and top it with the strawberry purée.
- Stir gently and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best results, use properly ripened strawberries. Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim of your glass for presentation. Store leftover purée in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, but do not mix with sparkling wine until ready to serve.