Save to Pinterest A festive and elegant DIY cocktail station featuring strawberry bellinis—perfect for a celebratory brunch with friends. This Italian-inspired contemporary beverage setup is both easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it the ideal centerpiece for a Galentine's gathering.
Save to Pinterest Hosting a brunch becomes effortless when guests can build their own cocktails. With a base of chilled Prosecco and homemade strawberry purée, this bellini bar offers a refreshing and sophisticated drink option that caters to various tastes through optional flavor add-ins.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Purée: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Bellini Base: 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine; ½ cup chilled club soda (optional, for lighter cocktails)
- Garnishes & Mix-Ins: ½ cup fresh raspberries; ½ cup sliced strawberries; 6 fresh mint sprigs; 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Optional Flavor Add-Ins: ½ cup peach purée; ¼ cup orange juice; 2 tbsp elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Purée
- In a blender, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. Strain through a fine sieve for a silky texture, if preferred. Chill until ready to use.
- Prepare the Bellini Bar
- Arrange the strawberry purée, garnishes, and optional add-ins in small bowls or pitchers on your brunch table.
- Pour the Prosecco
- Place chilled Prosecco (and club soda, if using) in an ice bucket near the bar.
- Build Your Bellini
- For each drink, spoon 2–3 tablespoons of strawberry purée into a champagne flute. Top slowly with Prosecco, tilting the glass to minimize foam. Stir gently to combine.
- Customize
- Offer guests the option to add peach purée, orange juice, elderflower liqueur, or their choice of fruit garnishes and mint.
- Serve
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To ensure a silky texture for your cocktails, use a fine mesh sieve to strain the strawberry purée. Using a high-speed blender will also help achieve a completely smooth consistency. Always keep your glassware and spirits chilled before serving to maintain the best temperature and carbonation.
Varianten und Anpassungen
For a non-alcoholic version, simply substitute the Prosecco with sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. You can also vary the flavors by offering peach purée as an alternative base or adding a touch of elderflower liqueur for a floral note.
Serviervorschläge
Pair this Bellini bar with sweet brunch pastries or a savory quiche to create a complete and balanced spread. Use small serving bowls and pitchers for the garnishes to keep the bar organized and inviting for your guests.
Save to Pinterest This Galentine's Brunch Strawberry Bellini Bar serves 6 and contains approximately 135 calories, 18g of carbohydrates, and 1g of protein per serving. It is a naturally vegetarian and gluten-free choice for your next celebration. Cheers!
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make smooth strawberry purée?
Blend hulled strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve for a silky texture and chill before serving.
- → Can I prepare the components ahead of time?
Yes, the strawberry purée can be made up to two days in advance and stored chilled to maintain freshness.
- → What are good garnishes for this beverage bar?
Fresh raspberries, sliced strawberries, mint sprigs, and thin lemon slices add color and flavor to each glass.
- → Is there a non-alcoholic option?
Replace Prosecco with sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine for a light, festive alternative.
- → How should I serve the bellinis to guests?
Provide small bowls with purée and garnishes alongside chilled sparkling wine so guests can build and customize their drinks.
