Easy Strawberry Bellini Champagne Cocktail

We’ve made it to Friday! Another week behind us, and the weekend ahead! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day yesterday. With the holiday on a Thursday this year, I feel like that lends itself to being celebrated all weekend, don’t you? And this easy strawberry bellini is a perfect weekend brunch cocktail!

easy strawberry bellini recipe

I love a good mimosa, but sometimes it’s fun to mix up the brunch routine. Bellinis are traditionally made with a fruit puree, and topped with champagne. What that means is that unlike mimosas with orange juice, you can really control how much sugar goes into these while still getting plenty of fruity flavor. Perfect if you’re like me, and like your drinks on the dry side!

 

And if you love champagne (who doesn’t!), check out this post on sparkling wine and food pairings, or this post for 5 tips for hosting a sparkling wine party!

 

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I love that this easy strawberry bellini is such a quick and simple cocktail for a crowd – ladies brunch, anyone? You can also make the puree and store it in the fridge for a few days, so it’s easy to prep before guests arrive! And whenever your fancy strikes for a champagne cocktail, it’s prepped and ready to go! 

 

 

What Champagne Should I Use For This Strawberry Bellini?

In my opinion, the best champagne to use is actually not champagne at all, but sparkling wine! Did you know? Champagne isn’t technically champagne unless it comes from the Champagne region of France. Which usually comes with a pretty hefty price tag. So I’m all about sparkling wines, especially when I’m using them for mixed drinks!

Opt for a dry sparkling wine, like a Brut, because there’s a lot of sweetness from the strawberries! We always grab Gruet Winery Brut for these!

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Easy Strawberry Bellini Champagne Cocktail

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  • Author: Kirsten Bell
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 Minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Bellinis 1x
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Mixology

Description

A quick, simple and delicious fruity cocktail. Perfect for brunches and summer breakfasts on the patio!


Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar or more to taste (optional)
Your favorite sparkling wine (I’m currently loving this one!)


Instructions

Puree the strawberries, lime juice and sugar in your blender or food processor. Top with champagne or sparkling wine and serve!


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