Bellini
The Bellini is a medium sparkling spritz, fruity and tart on the palate. Stirred and served in a champagne flute. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official contemporary classics cocktails.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 69 out of 100
- Sweet
- 40 out of 100
- Fruity
- 72 out of 100
- Boozy
- 37 out of 100
How to make a Bellini
To make a Bellini, stir with ice and strain into a champagne flute: 6 oz champagne and 1 oz Peach schnapps.
You'll need
- Champagne6 oz
- Peach schnapps1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a flute: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Pour peach schnapps into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 3
Fill it with ice.
- 4
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 5
Strain into the chilled flute.
- 6
Top with champagne.
- 7
Give it one gentle stir.
Why stir? Peach schnapps is clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes it without clouding the drink.
Bellini questions
What does a Bellini taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly fruity and tart. It's a medium drink at about 11% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Bellini?
About 11% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
How do I make a pitcher of Bellinis?
For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz Peach schnapps in a jug and chill it. Add 8⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from stirring. Top each glass with champagne as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Bellini in?
A champagne flute.