Bellini

Sparkling · Champagne Flute

Giuseppe Cipriani's 1948 Venice creation at Harry's Bar — white peach purée topped with Prosecco. A painter's-pink summer cocktail.

GlassChampagne Flute
GarnishNone
ABV7%
Categoryclassic
Flavorpeach, sparkling, brunch, elegant

Ingredients

  • White Peach Purée2 oz
  • Prosecco4 oz

Method

  1. Add peach purée to chilled flute
  2. Slowly top with Prosecco, stirring gently to integrate
  3. No garnish

Pro Tips

  • Invented at Harry's Bar Venice in 1948 — white peach purée + Prosecco.
  • White peaches (not yellow) are the correct variety; their delicacy is the drink.
  • Use Prosecco, not Champagne — Champagne's yeasty depth drowns peach.