Indulge in the exquisite flavors of summer with our refreshing Cherry Bellinis, a delightful fusion of sweet cherries, sparkling Prosecco, and a hint of zesty lemon. This classic cocktail is elevated with three unique variations: the Cherry-Peach Bellini, combining the juicy sweetness of peaches; the Cherry-Raspberry Bellini, bursting with vibrant red berries; and the non-alcoholic Cherry Sparkler, a delightful option for those who prefer a refreshing mocktail. These vibrant drinks, adorned with fresh cherries and aromatic mint sprigs, are perfect for brunches, garden parties, or any celebratory occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BELLINIS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make a simple syrup by adding the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a very small saucepan and heating over low heat until all of the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a container and allow to cool completely in the fridge.
- Grab the bag of frozen peaches and the lemon zest and add them to a blender with the cold simple syrup; blend until smooth. Place the blender pitcher in the fridge until you need it.
- To serve, pour some puree into a champagne flute and top off with very cold champagne or sparkling wine.
BELLINIS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.
- Puree the peaches and orange peel in a blender with 1 1/2 cups of the sugar syrup until smooth. Strain through a fine-meshed strainer and into a bowl. Transfer the puree into a pitcher or clear glass bowl.
- For each serving, pour 2 to 4 tablespoons of the peach puree into a Champagne flute. Slowly pour enough Prosecco into the flute to fill. Gently stir to blend. Garnish each with an orange peel twist, and serve.
- Do-Ahead Tip: The peach puree can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
TROPICAL BELLINIS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 4h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the pineapple juice, coconut drink and orange juice in a large pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled. Thread a cherry, pineapple spear and a second cherry on each of 12 decorative cocktail toothpicks; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve: Fill a champagne flute one-third of the way with the pineapple juice mixture and top up with prosecco or sparkling water. Garnish with a pineapple cherry spear.
BLACK CHERRY BELLINI
New Year's Eve Cocktail? Make the fruit Puree ahead of time for this Black Cherry Bellini cocktail so you can serve up them up in super-quick time!
Provided by Nicky Corbishley
Categories Drinks
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the juice from the cherries in kirsch(just the liquid), plus the cherry juice into a small saucepan. Bring to the boil, then simmer until reduced by approx one third (takes around 20 minutes).
- Leave to cool, then add the cherries back in and blend using a hand blender. At this point you can cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days until ready to use.
- To decorate the glasses, slice a lemon in half and run the lemon around the rim of the glasses. Mix together the sugar and gold glitter/lustre on a small plate, and dip the rim of the glasses in this sugar mixture.
- When you're ready to serve, fill around 1/3 of each glass with the black cherry puree. Top up with prosecco or champagne. Thread 2-3 cherries through a skewer and place in each glass to decorate before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Sodium 16 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AMARENA FABBRI BELLINI
It's getting hot outside so we're turning to our favorite cocktail to cool down - Bellinis! We love tossing in a few Amarena Cherries from Fabbri 1905 (sold at Eataly NYC Flatiron) to make the drink sweet but keep an unmistakable tartness... it's the perfect combo and we love keeping these cherries at home! More info can be found on https://www.eataly.com/us_en/our-producers/fabbri
Provided by staff writer
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- For each Bellini, pour 1 teaspoon Amarena Fabbri cherry gourmet sauce into a champagne flute; fill the flute with Prosecco.
- Stir, drop in 3 Amarena Fabbri cherries, top with a sprig of mint, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.9, Sodium 9.3, Carbohydrate 4.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.1
BELLINI
Originated in Venice, Italy, this Champagne cocktail has become one of the most popular brunch drinks of all time. It's best made with fresh peach puree.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes 6 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Score a shallow X in the bottom of each peach with a knife, then place in boiling water 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, transfer peaches to ice-water bath; let cool 1 minute. Peel peaches and remove pits.
- Puree peaches and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Divide among six champagne flutes (about 2 tablespoons each). Top with sparkling wine, stir once, and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will give your bellinis the best flavor.
- Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter or a knife to do this.
- Make the cherry puree ahead of time. This will save you time when you're ready to make the bellinis.
- Chill the prosecco and champagne before using them. This will make the bellinis more refreshing.
- Garnish the bellinis with a cherry or a lemon twist. This will add a festive touch.
Conclusion:
Cherry bellinis are a delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, there is a cherry bellini recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a special cocktail to enjoy, give cherry bellinis a try. You won't be disappointed!
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