Bellini Extra
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 5.5% ABV ∙
The Bellini is a Venetian sparkling wine cocktail of Prosecco and white peach purée, served chilled in a flute — an Italian brunch classic. Delicate and softly fizzy, with ripe white-peach sweetness carried by dry Prosecco and a light citrus lift — an easy, celebratory brunch pour.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour into the chilled glass: Prosecco extra dry 60 ml
- Shake the remaining ingredients with ice: Peach purée 60 mlPeach schnapps 10 mlLemon juice 10 ml
- Fine strain into prosecco-charged glass
- Garnish with a peach wedge on the rim
Tips
- Chill the Prosecco and glass well beforehand; a cold build keeps the fizz lively and the purée from foaming over.
- Use ripe white peach purée for the truest color and flavor; underripe fruit turns the drink dull and tart.
- Add the Prosecco last and top gently after the peach base is in the flute, so the bubbles survive.
- Keep the purée smooth and strained; pulp muddies the texture and can clog the flute.
History
The Bellini was created at Harry's Bar in Venice by Giuseppe Cipriani sometime between 1934 and 1948. He named it after the 15th-century Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini, because the drink's delicate pink color reminded him of the tones in the artist's work. The original Bellini was a simple, elegant mix of white peach purée and Prosecco, later becoming a year-round drink after peach purée could be shipped to Harry's Bar and its New York outpost. Bellini Extra is a more pronounced, citrus-forward variation on that classic template, adding lemon juice and peach schnapps for extra brightness, sweetness, and a stronger peach character.
FAQ
What is a Bellini Extra made of?
A Bellini is made of Prosecco and white peach purée. This build rounds it out with a splash of peach schnapps and a little fresh lemon juice, finished with a peach wedge in a flute. It contains no dairy, so it is lactose-free and vegan.
What does Bellini Extra taste like?
Bellini Extra tastes fruitier and more expressive than a classic Bellini, with ripe peach sweetness, sparkling wine freshness, and a light lemon lift.
Is a Bellini Extra very alcoholic?
No, a Bellini Extra is light, at roughly 5.5% ABV in this build. Prosecco is its only significant alcohol and the peach purée dilutes it further, so it sits close to a glass of wine in strength rather than a spirit-forward cocktail.
How is Bellini Extra different from a classic Bellini?
A classic Bellini uses only white peach purée and Prosecco, while Bellini Extra adds peach schnapps and lemon juice for extra peach intensity and sharper balance.
