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Rossini

A strawberry sparkling cocktail of purée topped with Prosecco.

Base spirit
Wine
Style
Sparkling
Glassware
Champagne flute
Technique
Build

The Rossini is a Bellini variation that swaps white peach for strawberry purée under Prosecco. Strawberry sweetness and color lead, while sparkling wine keeps the drink light and celebratory. Served in a flute, it is a straightforward summer brunch or party cocktail. Fresh purée produces a cleaner flavor than syrupy strawberry mixers.

Rossini served in a Champagne flute, pink strawberry tone, no heavy garnish.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 1.5 oz strawberry purée
  • • 4 oz chilled Prosecco

Did you know?

“The Rossini is named for composer Gioachino Rossini and follows the Bellini’s fruit-purée-plus-Prosecco template with strawberries.”

Source:Italian sparkling cocktail naming traditions; Harry’s Bar Bellini lineage

Bartender's Note

Chill the purée and Prosecco thoroughly. Stir gently so the sparkling wine does not foam over.

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How to make the Rossini

  1. 1Add strawberry purée to a chilled flute
  2. 2Top slowly with Prosecco
  3. 3Stir once gently
  4. 4Garnish with a strawberry if desired

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