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How to make a fun and refreshing Italian Rossini Cocktail. This cocktail is super easy made with a delicious fresh strawberry puree and bubbly prosecco. It’s the perfect cocktail for brunches, parties and special occasions.
If you’re looking for a really simple yet delicious Prosecco cocktail but want to try something a little different from the usual peach bellini or mimosa then this Rossini Cocktail is for you!
I absolutely love a Rossini (also known as a Strawberry Bellini) because it’s so fruity, sweet and refreshing yet so easy to make.
It’s made with a simple strawberry puree (strawberries and sugar) that’s strained to remove any seeds and get it extra smooth then it’s mixed with gorgeous, bubbly Prosecco.
See the full recipe below plus I’ve put together some delicious food ideas that you can serve with your cocktail, enjoy!
Ingredients
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- Strawberries – fresh strawberries when they are in season will make this cocktail extra delicious. If you’d like to use frozen strawberries make sure to check out our Strawberry Sgroppino Cocktail (it’s so good!)
- Sugar – regular white sugar (granulated or caster) I tend to use caster because it’s finer and dissolves quicker.
- Prosecco – use your fave, right now I’m loving Maschio Prosecco.
Recipe tips
- Puree to Prosecco ratio – I love to add a lot of strawberry puree but the consistency is totally up to you and your personal preference. I’d start with 2 tablespoons per glass and adjust to taste.
- Quantities – you can double/triple the quantities of puree to make as much as you need!
- Adding lemon or lime – when I first posted this recipe I added a squeeze of lime to it which is lovely. You can add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the puree to taste, it adds a little zing!
You can make the puree in advance and store it in the fridge 1-2 days ahead of time. Don’t mix the puree with Prosecco until serving.
Yes, simply replace the Prosecco with an alcohol-free sparkling ‘wine’. It’s a great alternative for those that don’t drink.
Nibbles to serve with your cocktail
I love serving little nibbles or bites of food with a cocktail. In Italy, it’s called an ‘aperitivo’ and you’ll almost always get a little something when you order a drink even if it’s just nuts, chips or marinated olives.
See some of my delicious finger foods below that would go perfectly with a Rossini cocktail.
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Rossini Cocktail (Strawberry Bellini)
Ingredients
- 7 oz(200g) fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- Prosecco
Instructions
- Cut the tops off the strawberries and chop them in half. Add the strawberries to a food processor or blender with the sugar and blitz until really smooth.
- Pass the puréed strawberries through a fine sieve to remove as many seeds as you can.
- Add 3 tablespoons of strawberry puree to the bottom of a flute glass and top up (carefully) with prosecco. Make sure to add the prosecco a little at a time, the acidity from the fruit will make the prosecco froth much more than normal, enjoy!
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
- When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use Cirio or Mutti brands for the best results and flavour.
- All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
- All recipes are tested and developed using a fan (convection) oven
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Nutrition
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Oh yum! I love anything with lime and it goes so well with strawberries!!
It definitely does ☺️
This looks yummy! What can I substitute for the Prosecco since I don’t drink?
Oooh, tonic water would be lovely and refreshing!
Strawberry and lime is one of my favorite flavor combinations, never had them in a bellini before! Even better!
Me too, I love that flavour combo in a cocktail!
Love Bellini! Yours looks absolutely perfect with the strawberry and lime. Yum!
Thanks so much Tara ☺️
Ohhh this is my kind of cocktail! Would be perfect for Mother’s Day brunch!
It would be perfect for that!