Strawberry Bellini Bar (Printable)

A festive strawberry bellini bar with fresh purée, Prosecco, and fresh fruit garnishes for an elegant brunch touch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Strawberry Purée

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Bellini Base

04 - 1 bottle (750 milliliters) chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine
05 - ½ cup chilled club soda, optional

→ Garnishes and Mix-Ins

06 - ½ cup fresh raspberries
07 - ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries
08 - 6 fresh mint sprigs
09 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced

→ Optional Flavor Add-Ins

10 - ½ cup peach purée
11 - ¼ cup fresh orange juice
12 - 2 tablespoons elderflower liqueur

# Directions:

01 - Combine hulled strawberries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice in blender. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. Strain through fine mesh sieve for refined texture if desired. Refrigerate until service.
02 - Arrange strawberry purée, fresh raspberries, sliced strawberries, mint sprigs, lemon slices, and optional add-ins in individual small bowls or pitchers across service table.
03 - Place chilled Prosecco and club soda in ice bucket positioned near beverage station to maintain optimal temperature throughout service.
04 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry purée into each champagne flute. Slowly pour chilled Prosecco, tilting glass to minimize foam formation. Gently stir to integrate ingredients.
05 - Invite guests to enhance their bellini with optional peach purée, orange juice, elderflower liqueur, fresh fruit garnishes, and mint sprigs according to preference.
06 - Present completed bellinis immediately to guests while chilled and effervescent.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Interactive Experience: Guests love the creativity of building their own signature cocktail.
  • Fresh and Vibrant: Real strawberry purée provides a natural sweetness and stunning color.
  • Sophisticated Flavor: The combination of crisp Prosecco and optional elderflower liqueur feels incredibly upscale.
02 -
  • Chill Everything: Ensure the glasses, purée, and wine are all ice-cold before serving to keep the cocktails crisp without needing ice.
  • Gentle Mixing: When stirring the purée into the sparkling wine, use a light hand to maintain as much carbonation as possible.
  • Garnish Galore: Encourage guests to use both mint and fresh fruit to add aromatic complexity and visual flair to their glasses.
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