This fruity cocktail is a modern spin on an Italian classic that’s bursting with raspberry flavor. The Raspberry Bellini is made with fresh raspberries, raspberry syrup, and prosecco or champagne. It’s the perfect celebration cocktail for any holiday or festive event.
What is a Raspberry Bellini
A raspberry bellini is a cocktail that is a variation of the classic Italian Bellini. It typically consists of pureed raspberries, sugar or Raspberry Syrup, and chilled sparkling wine, which is poured over the puree in a champagne flute.
The cocktail is typically garnished with fresh raspberry and mint leaves. Raspberry bellinis are popular for brunches, bridal showers, or other special occasions due to their refreshing and sophisticated taste.
If you’re looking for a refreshing and sophisticated drink to serve at your next gathering, look no further than a raspberry bellini! This delightful cocktail is a twist on the classic Italian drink, featuring fresh raspberries and sparkling wine.
Ingredients Needed
- Fresh or Frozen Raspberries – When selecting fresh raspberries, it’s important to look for plump, firm berries that are brightly colored with no signs of discoloration. If raspberries are not in season then just use frozen raspberries.
- Raspberry Syrup – Similar to the Raspberry Champagne Cocktail you’ll need Raspberry Simple Syrup is a sweet and flavorful liquid made from fresh raspberries and sugar. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare it, but if you’d like to save time you can also use agave syrup.
- Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, or Champagne – Sparkling wine is a type of wine that has carbon dioxide bubbles added to it, giving it a fizzy and effervescent quality. Prosecco is known for its light and refreshing taste, with flavors that often include apple, pear, lemon, and floral notes. Champagne can be made in a range of styles, from dry (brut) to sweet (doux). Any of these will work for this recipe.
How to Make a Raspberry Bellini
- Prepare the raspberry puree. Place the raspberries and raspberry syrup into a food processor or small blender and blend until a puree forms.
- Strain out the seeds. Set a fine mesh sieve over a bowl or measuring cup. Strain the puree into the bow to remove the seeds.
- Arrange the cocktail. Pour some of the strained strawberry purees into the bottom of a champagne flute. You can add as little or as much as you’d like. Top it off with Prosecco, sparkling wine, or champagne.
- Garnish. The color of this beverage is beautiful. Elevate the beauty by adding a sprig of mint leaves or fresh raspberries as a garnish.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Use quality ingredients: Since a bellini typically only contains a few ingredients, it’s important to use the best possible quality of each one. Use fresh fruit, good-quality sparkling wine, and high-quality sugar to ensure the best flavor.
- Chill everything: To make a refreshing bellini, it’s important to start with chilled ingredients. Chill your sparkling wine in the refrigerator first. Make sure your fruit puree is cold as well.
- Use a blender or food processor: To create a smooth fruit puree, use a blender or food processor to process the fruit and syrup. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Get creative with your flavors: While peach is the most traditional fruit used in Bellinis, you can also experiment with other fruits, such as raspberry, strawberry, or even mango.
- Try a different syrup. If you don’t have raspberry syrup or don’t want to make any you can use Simple Syrup instead or even agave.
FAQS
A raspberry bellini is a sweet and refreshing cocktail that has a strong raspberry flavor. The taste can vary depending on the sweetness of the raspberries and the quality of the sparkling wine used. The drink is generally sweet but not overly so, and the tartness of the raspberries helps to balance out the sweetness.
While a freshly made raspberry bellini is always best, it is possible to make the components of the cocktail in advance and then assemble it just before serving.
To prepare in advance, you can make the raspberry syrup and chill it in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also chill the sparkling wine in the refrigerator before the party. When it’s time to serve the cocktail, simply mix the chilled raspberry syrup with the chilled sparkling wine in a pitcher and stir gently.
More Raspberry Cocktails
Raspberry Bellini Recipe
Equipment
- Food Processor or small blender
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Fresh Raspberries or frozen
- 2 tablespoons Raspberry Syrup
- 4 cups Sparkling Wine Prosecco or Champagne
Instructions
- Prepare the raspberry puree. Place the raspberries and raspberry syrup into a food processor or small blender and blend until a puree form.
- Strain out the seeds. Set a fine mesh sieve over a bowl or measuring cup. Strain the puree into the bow to remove the seeds.
- Arrange the cocktail. Pour some of the strained strawberry purees into the bottom of a champagne flute. You can add as little or as much as you'd like. Top it off with Prosecco, sparkling wine, or champagne.
- Garnish. The color of this beverage is beautiful. Elevate the beauty by adding a sprig of mint leaves or fresh raspberries as a garnish.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients: Since a bellini typically only contains a few ingredients, it’s important to use the best possible quality of each one. Use fresh fruit, good-quality sparkling wine, and high-quality sugar to ensure the best flavor.
- Chill everything: To make a refreshing bellini, it’s important to start with chilled ingredients. Chill your sparkling wine in the refrigerator first. Make sure your fruit puree is cold as well.
- Use a blender or food processor: To create a smooth fruit puree, use a blender or food processor to process the fruit and syrup. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Get creative with your flavors: While peach is the most traditional fruit used in Bellinis, you can also experiment with other fruits, such as raspberry, strawberry, or even mango.
- Try a different syrup. If you don’t have raspberry syrup or don’t want to make any you can use Simple Syrup instead or even agave.
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