A great party or occasion always welcomes a cocktail. This cocktail was the star of my recent Valentine’s brunch shoot. For Valentine’s or really any pretty in pink get together, try this yummy bellini. When I visited Italy a few years ago, I ordered bellini’s wherever I could. It’s one of my favorite cocktails to make at home. The strawberry and rose flavors are perfect with champagne or prosecco. Need a mocktail version? Substitute ginger ale for the champagne!
A Bellini Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Ingredients
Champagne or Prosecco – I recommend a brut blend like a blanc de blanc
Strawberry cranberry juice or just strawberry juice
Rose syrup
Gold sugar for the rim garnish
Dip the rim of the champagne flute in a bowl of water. Then dip the glass into a plate of gold sugar. Choose your favorite pink mixer like strawberry cranberry juice (so good!). Add about 1/2 ounce into the flute glass. Add just 1/4 teaspoon of the rose syrup. You can always add more or less of the syrup and juice depending on your preference for sweetness. Top off the glass with champagne!
So cheers! Grab a glass or two and enjoy whether you’re celebrating with friends or someone special. Hey, maybe even make this a little before Valentines ;)
