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A Bellini is a long drink cocktail that originated in Venice. It is a mixture of sparkling wine (traditionally Prosecco) and peach purée often served at celebrations. It is one of Italy's most popular cocktails.Caley, Nora. February 2007. ''PizzaToday''. Retrieved February 6, 2007.
[edit] Ingredients
2 |
|
2 |
tablespoons rum - (1 oz) |
¾ |
cup white wine - (6 oz) |
¾ |
cup water - (6 oz) |
¾ |
cup champagne - (6 oz) |
1 |
cup peach nectar or peach juice - (8 oz) |
(pure peach juice, not a blend) |
|
2 |
teaspoons powdered sugar |
2 |
cups crushed ice |
4 |
tablespoons blueberry- or raspberry-infused vodka (optional) |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
Place the schnapps, rum, white wine, 3/4 cup water, champagne, peach nectar and powdered sugar in a heavy duty blender and pulse to mix. Add 2 cups of crushed ice and process until ice is finely ground (do not add more ice; mixture will be more liquid than frozen at this point). Pour into shallow plastic or stainless steel container. Place in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once every hour. Serve with optional infused vodka swirled in. |
Step 2 |
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Step 3 |
To infuse vodka: Pour 1/2 cup vodka over 1/4 cup frozen blueberries or raspberries, let rest at room temperature 2 to 3 hours, then drain vodka and use, discarding fruit. |




