Fresh Strawberry Bellini Cocktail
Made with sweet strawberries, this twist on a traditional Bellini cocktail is perfect for sipping all spring and summer long!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Prosecco or other sparkling wine
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, divided
- Stemless Champagne Glasses
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Instructions
- Puree or mash 1 cup of the strawberries and strain through a fine mesh strainer. (See notes at end of recipe).
- Slice the remaining 1 cup of strawberries, saving 4 with stems to garnish the glasses if desired.
- Pour 1 TBSP of the juice into the bottom of a champagne glass.
- Add a few strawberry slices to the glass.
- Fill glass with sparkling wine. Stir lightly to combine.
- Garnish with a whole strawberry.
Notes
The simplicity of this recipe is dependent on the season and ripeness of your fresh strawberries. If you do not have strawberries at the peak of ripeness: puree the strawberries with 1 TBSP of sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice before straining.