
Ordinary Drink
Bellini
Le Bellini est un cocktail rafraîchissant originaire de Venise, composé de purée de pêches blanches et de prosecco. Sa couleur délicate et son goût fruité en font une boisson idéale pour les apéritifs ou les brunchs. Ce mélange élégant évoque l'été et la dolce vita italienne.
- fruité
- pétillant
- doux
- léger
- Prep Time
- 5 min
- Glass
- Champagne Flute
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- 8%
- Yields
- 1 serving
Le Bellini est un ordinary drink classique, à préparer en 5 minutes. Le résultat : des saveurs fruité and pétillant qui valent chaque instant de préparation. Régulièrement en tête des recherches pour "brunch".
Key Takeaways
What you’ll learn
- The authentic Bellini uses white peach puree and Prosecco in a 1:2 puree-to-wine ratio, creating a delicate, low-ABV sparkling cocktail.
- Created by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice in 1948, the cocktail was named after Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini whose work was being exhibited in Venice at the time.
- White peaches are essential for the authentic delicate flavor and pale pink hue — yellow peaches produce an orange-tinted drink with a less refined profile.
- Fresh peach puree made in season is ideal, but high-quality frozen white peaches produce excellent results year-round.
- Never shake or ice a Bellini — serve the puree and chilled Prosecco straight with a single gentle stir to preserve carbonation.
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Ingredients
- Serves
- 1 serving
- Glass
- Champagne Flute
- Prep
- 5 min
- 6 ozChampagne
- 1 ozPeach schnapps
Method
Preparation
- 01
Versez la purée de pêche dans une flûte refroidie, ajoutez le vin pétillant. Remuez doucement.
Origin
History & Origins
The Bellini has a romantic origin story that begins in post-war Venice. In 1948, Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the legendary Harry's Bar near Piazza San Marco, created this cocktail during white peach season. Cipriani was experimenting with fresh white peach puree when he decided to combine it with sparkling Prosecco from the nearby Veneto region.
The cocktail's beautiful peachy-pink color reminded Cipriani of the toga worn by a saint in a painting by 15th-century Venetian Renaissance master Giovanni Bellini, whose work was being exhibited in Venice at the time. He named the drink in honor of the artist. Harry's Bar quickly became the Bellini's spiritual home, attracting international celebrities, writers, and artists — Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, and countless other luminaries who helped spread the Bellini's fame around the world.
Harry's Bar quickly became the Bellini's spiritual home, attracting international celebrities, writers, and artists — Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, and countless other luminaries who helped spread the Bellini's fame around the world.
Today the Bellini remains one of the world's most beloved brunch and celebration cocktails, a testament to how a handful of simple ingredients — white peach puree and cold Prosecco — can create something universally elegant. Purists argue the best version can only be found at the original Harry's Bar in Venice, where white peach season still dictates the cocktail's availability.
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Bartender’s Insight
Pro Tips
La purée de pêche fraîche est non négociable : utilisez des pêches fraîches de saison traitées à travers un fin tamis, jamais de purée en conserve ou surgelée qui crée des saveurs troubles
From Willow
Versez le prosecco délicatement sur la purée de pêche dans une flûte à champagne, en maintenant la structure délicate de bulles de la boisson et en empêchant l'oxydation excessive
Refroidissez tous les composants au préalable
servez immédiatement sans glaçons pour préserver l'effervescence subtile du prosecco et la douceur naturelle de la purée.
At the Table
Perfect Pairings
Beyond the Classic
Variations
Bellini Classique
Utilise uniquement les plus belles pêches blanches de Vérone pour l'authenticité italienne traditionnelle et la saveur délicate
Bellini aux Fruits Rouges
Substitue les fruits rouges mélangés ou la purée de framboise pour un profil plus complexe et acidulé
Bellini à la Fraise
Remplace les pêches par de la purée de fraise pour l'élégance printanière tout en maintenant la base de prosecco.
Questions
Frequently Asked
- The Bellini has a flavor profile that is fruité, pétillant, doux, léger. It is crafted to balance these characteristics into a harmonious, satisfying drink that appeals to a wide range of palates.
- The Bellini is ideal for été, brunch, anniversaires. Its flavor profile and presentation make it a versatile choice that works equally well as a social cocktail or a relaxed evening drink.
- Yes, there are several ways to adapt a Bellini. If you cannot source Champagne, look for a similar alternative that matches its flavor profile. Keep in mind that substitutions may alter the balance of the cocktail, so start with a smaller quantity and adjust to taste. The variations section above lists popular alternatives bartenders use.
- Some of the most popular Bellini variations include Bellini Classique, Bellini aux Fruits Rouges, Bellini à la Fraise. Each variation puts a unique twist on the original recipe while retaining the essential character of the classic cocktail.
- The Bellini is traditionally served in a Champagne Flute. Using the right glassware is important because it affects the aroma, temperature retention, and overall drinking experience. If you do not have a Champagne Flute on hand, a similar shaped glass will work.
- Yes, a mocktail version of the Bellini is possible. Replace the base spirit with a non-alcoholic spirit alternative (there are many quality options available) and keep all other components the same. The result will capture much of the original's flavor profile while being suitable for guests who prefer alcohol-free options.
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