Here's to Bellini season! Of course, every season is perfect for a Bellini, if we're being honest. We genuinely feel that adding a bit of fizz to festivities is essential. Because of this, we've whipped up a DIY guide on all things bubbly.
First things first: find a suitable workspace. Perhaps it's a table or a countertop. From here, create your own Bellini puree with a medley of stone fruits and berries. Simply blitz them in a food processor, strain, and add simple key ingredients like lemon juice or sweetener, if you so choose. Don't hesitate to add herbs for a touch of freshness.
Get your champagne bottles and glasses chilling, so they're perfectly frosty for your arriving guests. Arrange small bowls filled with a variety of berries and fruity slices for a festive and visually striking garnish. Feeling really festive and creative? Go ahead and toss in herbs, stir sticks or even tinsel drink stirrers for an extra sprinkle of Christmas charm.
- 1/2 pint of strawberries, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- Mint leaves
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- 8 ounces of fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- Basil leaves
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Peach Thyme (Serves 1)
- 2 ripe peaches, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- Thyme sprigs
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- Place your fruit, lemon juice, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth
- Press the mixture through a sieve and discard the fruit solids in the sieve
- Place 2 tablespoons of the puree into each champagne glass and fill with cold champagne or Prosecco
- Garnish with fresh herbs and fruit!
