This mixed berry bellini is perfectly sweet and bursting with blueberry and strawberry flavor. It’s finished with a sugared rim and topped with chilled sweet sparkling wine or prosecco.
I enjoy sparkling wine at home more than I ever order it out. Champagne, prosecco, or other bubbly often feels like a home-only treat—unless I’m at a wedding or a special toast—yet it makes an ordinary evening feel celebratory. This mixed berry bellini elevates sparkling wine without extra fuss: a fresh fruit purée plus fizzy wine creates a drink that’s elegant and easy.
The recipe is simply blended berries and sparkling wine, but the results are delightfully fancy. A sugared rim adds a sweet finishing touch and turns a simple cocktail into something that feels special. Little details like that make the experience more festive.
I first fell for this bellini on a cruise that had a dedicated Bellini bar. Meeting friends for a pre-dinner drink became a ritual and a lovely way to begin the evening. Whether you serve this as an aperitif or enjoy it later, it’s a simple way to make a meal feel more refined.
Despite sounding fancy, the preparation is straightforward. “Fresh” here means taking fresh berries and blending them until smooth—no cooking required. If you’re short on time, the blender does all the work, producing a bright, fruity base that pairs perfectly with chilled sparkling wine.
Small spills while pouring won’t ruin anything—consider them part of the charm. A little overflow can even lead to fun photos and a relaxed, unpretentious vibe. The drink’s appeal comes from its flavor and easy presentation.
Mixed Berry Bellini
This mixed berry bellini is sweet and full of blueberry and strawberry flavor, finished with a sugared rim and topped with chilled sweet sparkling wine or prosecco.
Ingredients:
For the bellini:
- White sugar (for rimming)
- 2 tablespoons mixed berry purée
- Cold sweet sparkling wine or prosecco
For the mixed berry purée:
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon water (add more if needed to blend)
Directions:
For the bellini:
Wet the rim of a champagne flute and dip it into white sugar to create a sugared rim.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the mixed berry purée into the bottom of the glass and gently top with cold sweet sparkling wine or prosecco.
For the mixed berry purée:
Combine the blueberries, sliced strawberries, and water in a blender. Process until smooth. If the purée is too thick to blend, add a little more water, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.