
1. Chill a sparkling wine flute. 2. Pour the peach purée into the glass. 3. Gently top with Prosecco. 4. Stir carefully without losing the bubbles.
The Bellini was created by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice. The name is linked to painter Giovanni Bellini because the drink color recalled tones in his paintings. It is a soft, fruity, celebratory cocktail built on white peach and Prosecco. Its character depends on the quality of the purée: the flavor should be fresh and natural, not syrupy.