Bellini Martini
The Bellini Martini is a strong vodka cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official contemporary classics cocktails.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 82 out of 100
- Fruity
- 83 out of 100
- Boozy
- 67 out of 100
How to make a Bellini Martini
To make a Bellini Martini, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 3 oz vodka, 1½ oz peach nectar and 1½ oz Peach schnapps. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Vodka3 oz
- Peach nectar1½ oz
- Peach schnapps1½ oz
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add vodka, peach nectar and peach schnapps to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why shake? Peach nectar needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Bellini Martini questions
What does a Bellini Martini taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Bellini Martini?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Bellini Martini and a Pink Penocha?
Both use vodka and Peach schnapps. The Bellini Martini adds peach nectar, while the Pink Penocha uses everclear, orange juice and cranberry juice. The Bellini Martini is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Pink Penocha is stirred and served in a mug. The Bellini Martini is the stronger of the two.
Should a Bellini Martini be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: peach nectar needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Bellini Martini in?
A cocktail glass.