- Why did the drink overflow?
- The fibres in fruit puree act as nucleation points for carbon dioxide, causing sudden foaming. Tilt the glass and pour very slowly!
Classic Bellini Cocktail
Venice, 1948, Harry's Bar. Giuseppe Cipriani created this drink, whose pinkish hue reminded him of the toga in a painting by Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini. The secret is the meeting of white peach flesh and Prosecco bubbles: the fibres of the fruit purée 'catch' the carbon dioxide, providing a frothy, fragrant experience.
Ingredients
60
ml
White peach purée (chilled)
120
ml
Prosecco (ice cold)
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Equipment Needed
- Champagne flute
- Bar spoon or long-handled spoon
Allergen Information
Sulphur dioxide
Instructions
1
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Pour the cold peach purée into the bottom of the glass.
Tip: Ingredient temperature is critical: if not cold enough, the drink loses its fizz quickly.
2
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Slowly pour in the Prosecco in stages. Wait for the foam to settle, then pour more.
Tip: Slow pouring prevents sudden loss of carbonation.
3
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Gently lift (stir) the drink from bottom to top with a spoon.
Tip: Don't stir round and round wildly, or the bubbles will go.
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Ingredients
- 60 ml White peach purée (chilled)
- 120 ml Prosecco (ice cold)