Cranberry Bellini
Cheers! It’s the holiday season, which means it’s also cocktail season. So for part two of my cranberry recipes, I’m going to share my Wisconsin Twist on an Italian Classic, the Bellini! Bellinis are sparkling Italian cocktails made with two simple ingredients: Prosecco and white peach purée. They’re fizzy and refreshing, and perfect to change up with nice cool Cranberry Ganita instead of peaches.
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Cheers! It’s the holiday season, which means it’s also cocktail season. So for part two of my cranberry recipes, I’m going to share my Wisconsin Twist on an Italian Classic, the Bellini! Bellinis are sparkling Italian cocktails made with two simple ingredients: Prosecco and white peach purée. They’re fizzy and refreshing, and perfect to change up with nice cool Cranberry Ganita instead of peaches.
This Bellini is easy to make. Simply drop some granita into a champagne glass, then pour in the Prosecco. That’s it! They’re a fun alternative to the classic mimosa and dare I say, they feel a little fancier as well…
What is Prosecco
Prosecco (whether traditional or Rosé) has Regulatory measures like varietal breakdown, color, and fermentation set. To be labeled as Prosecco at all, the grapes must come from a specific geographic area that has passed the Italian Government’s quality requirements. All Processo must be made from the Prosecco grape (now known as Glera grapes).
Since 2021, the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) consortium gave its final stamp of approval for making Prosecco Rosé official! To be considered Prosecco Rosé, it must contain mostly (about 85%), Glera grapes, and the rest from Pinot Noir (about 10-15%). Also, according to Italy’s DOC guidelines, they also require that Prosecco Rosé be fermented for at least 60 days, twice as long as for regular Prosecco, in stainless steel tanks.
Perfect Brunch Drink
Service this drink with your holiday brunch for a perfect holiday change-up! Need some Brunch Items? Try making:
- Pandan Coconut Sheet Pan Baked French Toast
- Scallion-Potato Pancakes
- Overnight French Toast
- Oktoberfest Eggs Benedict
- Pumpkin Scones (with Maple Glaze)
- One-Bowl Buttermilk Waffle
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Please let me know how your bellinis turn out in the comments! I hope you like them as much as I do.
Cranberry Bellini
This Midwest twist on a classic bellini cocktail is perfect for all your holiday celebrations! For this simple and delicious recipe, you’ll only need fresh or frozen cranberries and Prosecco (or Prosecco Rosé). The recipe yields about 5 bellinis; multiply for a bigger crowd.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 5 glasses 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 batch Cranberry Granita (Click here for the recipe)
- 1 bottle Prosecco (Or Prosecco Rosé, chilled)
Garnish
- 3 fresh cranberries
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- 2 leaves Mint (still connected)
Instructions
- Put two 1 ½ Tablespoons (I used a cookie scoop for added presentation) into the bottom of a champagne glass-careful, it's a tight fit, but it does work.
- Pour Prosecco filling the glass about ¾ full or more. depending on how much you want. *You might have to pour twice. The granita causes a lot of bubbly foam on the first pour.
- Garnish with a couple of fresh (or frozen) cranberries and a sprig of mint and rosemary.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Facts:
These numbers are based on the serving size stated and do not include the prosseco. All are estimates and you should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 21
- Sodium: 3
- Fat: 0.1
- Saturated Fat: 0.002
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.1
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