Bellini and Mimosa Cocktail Recipes
When it comes to easy, effervescent drinks, two champions often steal the spotlight: the delicate Bellini and the classic Mimosa. Both offer a delightful start to any day, but what sets them apart, and which one will become your new favourite?
Bellini Cocktail Recipe
The Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail, famous for its delicate flavour and beautiful colour. It’s perfect for brunch or a lighter aperitif.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60ml) chilled Peach Puree (from fresh or frozen peaches)
- 4 oz (120ml) chilled Prosecco (or other dry sparkling wine)
Method
- Prepare Peach Puree: If using fresh peaches, peel, pit, and blend them until smooth. For a truly silky Bellini, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
- Prepare Peach Puree: If using fresh peaches, peel, pit, and blend them until smooth. For a truly silky Bellini, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
- Combine: Pour the peach puree into a chilled champagne flute.
- Top with Prosecco: Slowly top with the chilled Prosecco. The Bellini is traditionally unstirred, allowing the peach and prosecco to meld naturally.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your elegant Bellini!
Mimosa Cocktail Recipes
The Mimosa is a simple yet popular brunch cocktail, known for its bright, citrusy taste.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz (75ml) chilled Fresh Orange Juice (pulp-free is often preferred)
- 2.5 oz (75ml) chilled Spumante Brut, Borgo Fulvia
Method
- Pour Orange Juice: Pour the chilled orange juice into a champagne flute.
- Add Sparkling Wine: Slowly top with the chilled sparkling wine. The classic Mimosa ratio is 1:1, but you can adjust to your preference.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mimosa!
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