Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Champagne flute. Method: Pour peach purée into chilled glass, add sparkling wine. Stir gently. Notes: Traditionally a Bellini uses white peaches for the fruit. 10 cl (2 parts) Prosecco, 5 cl (1 part) fresh peach purée

**Bellini - Wine Cocktail** Brighten your day with the vibrant and elegant **Bellini Wine Cocktail**, a delightful Italian classic that's simply irresistible! This sophisticated yet easy-to-make **Cocktail** features just two key ingredients: sparkling Prosecco (or other **sparkling wine**) and sweet, fruity fresh **peach purée**. The result is a beautifully colored, slightly creamy, and wonderfully refreshing drink perfect for brunch or a celebratory toast. Served **Straight up** and chilled in a **Champagne flute**, it's pure summer in a glass. **Ingredients:** * 10 cl (2 parts) Prosecco * 5 cl (1 part) fresh peach purée **Preparation:** 1. Make sure your **Champagne flute** is thoroughly chilled. 2. Pour the fresh **peach purée** into the bottom of the chilled glass. 3. Gently pour the chilled Prosecco (or **sparkling wine**) over the peach purée. Pour slowly to avoid excessive foaming. 4. **Stir gently** using a bar spoon to combine the purée and wine, being careful not to lose too much of the carbonation. 5. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Traditionally, a **Bellini** uses white peaches for the purée, which gives it a delicate pink hue and subtle sweetness. You can use yellow peaches, but the flavor and color will be slightly different. * Using *fresh* peach purée is key for the best texture and flavor. You can make it by blending fresh or frozen (thawed) peaches until smooth. Strain it for a silkier texture if desired. * Ensure both the purée and the Prosecco are well-chilled before mixing. * Adjust the ratio of purée to Prosecco slightly to suit your preference for sweetness and fruitiness. **History or Origin:** The **Bellini Wine Cocktail** was created by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy, sometime between 1934 and 1948. It was named the Bellini because its unique pink color reminded Cipriani of a painting by Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini. It quickly became a signature drink at Harry's Bar and gained international fame, becoming a symbol of Italian elegance and summer indulgence. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a graceful **Champagne flute**, the **Bellini** is known for its beautiful, soft peachy-pink color and slightly cloudy texture from the fruit purée. The gentle bubbles of the **sparkling** wine rise through the drink, making it look light, airy, and utterly inviting. **Conclusion:** Looking for an effortlessly elegant and delicious **Wine-Based Cocktail**? The **Bellini** is the answer. Its simple blend of **sparkling wine** and fresh **Juice-Based** peach purée, served **Straight up**, is perfect for celebrations, brunches, or simply adding a touch of Venetian charm to your day. **Stirred** gently and enjoyed chilled – *molto bene*!