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Hosting a party but don’t want to play bartender? Set up a bellini bar instead. Try these bellini bar recipes and let your guests help themselves.
The Bellini is a true classic cocktail made famous sometime in the 1930s or 1940s by the head bartender at Harry’s Bar in Venice Italy, or so the rumor goes. This simple drink of peach puree and sparkling Prosecco wine soon hit the lips of vacationing celebrities in Venice before making its way to New York City, where it quickly became an international star.
There are countless ways to spike a glass of fruit juice. Prosecco is the classic bubbly of choice but Champagne or sparkling wine will work too. For a non-alcoholic version substitute flavored or plain sparkling water.
These 14 bellini recipes boast a variety of fruits and garnishes to please all palettes — sweet or savory. At the end of the post is a suggested checklist to help you set up the ultimate bellini bar and guarantee your party is a tasty and impressive looking success!
~ Bellini Bar Recipes ~
Strawberry Bellini
California-based food and lifestyle blogger Florentina‘s recipe for her Strawberry Bellini is as simple to make as it is beautiful to behold. Delizioso!
Mango-Orange Bellini
This Mango-Orange Bellini is perfect for a holiday breakfast, brunch or celebration. Sandy from reluctantentertainer shares 7 entertaining tips you DON’T want to do at your next gathering.
Pear Pomegrante Bellini
“I love the blush pink color with the little pops of red from the pomegranate arils,” says Amanda of thechunkychef. She adapted the Pear and Pomegrante Bellini recipe from an article she saw in Cooking Light magazine.
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Perfect Peach Bellini
A splash of peach schnapps makes this Perfect Peach Bellini from thekitchenmagpie extra special. Cool retro glasses — found thrift shopping! — add a bit of whimsy to this classic cocktail.
Watermelon Bellini
Erin at dinnerdishesanddesserts is a casual home cook who loves to feed people. Her Watermelon Bellini is a fun summer twist on the classic using fresh sweet fruit. It’s the perfect bellini for any summer get together.
Rosemary Plum Bellini
The beautiful color that plums give to various dishes and drinks is amazing — think of the deepest and darkest reds of a sunset! Food blogger Monica at noursihandfete creates the Rosemary Plum Bellini using rosemary infused simple syrup.
Italian Bellini
Image via cookingwithmanuelaThis Italian Bellini cocktail, named after the famous Venetian artist Jacopo Bellini, “is ready in a snap” says Italian food expert and fellow beach lover Manuela of cookingwithmanuela.
Blueberry Peach Bellini
Using a blueberry simple syrup with peach mixer makes the Blueberry Peach Bellini come together in a no time. Food photographer and product stylist Kim of kimbroughdaniels likes to serve Bellinis with savory bites, like cheeses, prosciutto, salami and nuts.
Apple Cider Bellini
Apple sugar rims made using freeze dried apples creates a sweetened first sip for this Apple Cider Bellini from letsmingleblog.
Rose Bellini
Celebrate any occasion with this special twist on the classic. Serve the Rose Bellini in a champagne flute and garnish with edible rose petals for a unique and stylish touch. Edible roses are used to make a rose simple syrup and just a dash of elderflower syrup is added to complement the rose flavor.
Cranberry Orange Mimosa Bellini
This easy 3 ingredient Cranberry Orange Bellini is perfect for a fall cocktail party says Dorothy of crazyforcrust.
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The Classic Bellini
The Classic Bellini is one said to be one of Italy’s 5 best cocktails. Among the others from walksofitaly is Aperol Spritz and Limoncello.
Cranberry Apricot Bellini
Apricot nectar and cranberry juice combine to make this perfect light and fruity Cranberry Apricot bellini cocktail.
Frozen Mango Bellini
Health blogger Rachel at theskinnychickscookbook says “maintaining a clean diet doesn’t mean you have to give up the foods and drinks you love entirely, it just means finding a more nutritious substitute for unhealthy ingredients.” Try this Frozen Mango Bellini. If possible use fresh mango that you cut in chunks and freeze.
The Ultimate Bellini Bar
Tieghan of halfbakedharvest says: “What is so great about this perfect Bellini Bar is that you can prepare it completely ahead of time. Then just add your bubbly when it comes time to serve, and DONE.” We couldn’t agree more!
The Bellini Bar Set-Up List
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Favorite fresh fruit and/or edible flowers, for garnish
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Assorted fruit purees (homemade or purchased)
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Prosecco or other sparkling wine chilled
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Simple syrups (plain or infused)
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Assorted olives, cheeses, salamis, spreads, crackers
Use this list and try these recipes to create your ultimate bellini bar and take the stress off party planning.
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