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Cranberry Bellini

Recipe by Jenn Giam Smith

  • Total Time5 minutes
  • Yield5 glasses 1x
  • DietVegetarian

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.

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Cranberry Bellinis with Prosecco Rosé, served with Brunch items (Overnight french toast, whipped cream and an egg and ham casserole).

Ingredients

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Bellini

  • 1/2 batch Cranberry Granita
  • 1 bottle Prosecco [Or Prosecco Rosé, chilled] (See Notes 1 for a Non-Alcohol substituion]

Garnish

  • 3 fresh cranberries
  • 1 sprig Rosemary
  • 2 leaves Mint (still connected)

Instructions

  • Scoop two 1½-tablespoon portions of cranberry granita into the bottom of a champagne flute. (Tip: Use a small cookie scoop for a neat, uniform presentation—it’s a tight fit, but it works beautifully!)

  • Slowly pour Prosecco or Prosecco Rosé over the granita until the glass is about ¾ full (or more, depending on preference). You might need to pour in two stages as the granita can create frothy foam on the first pour.

  • Garnish with a few fresh or frozen cranberries and a sprig of mint or rosemary.

Notes

  1. sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling cider

Storage:

Granita can be prepared 2-3 days ahead and stored in the freezer. Scrape before serving to return to slushy consistency.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 84
  • Sugar: 21
  • Sodium: 3
  • Fat: 0.1
  • Saturated Fat: 0.002
  • Carbohydrates: 21
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 0.1

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail / Beverage / Holiday Drink
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Midwest Twist