Save to Pinterest Host an unforgettable Galentine's brunch with a stunning DIY Strawberry Bellini Bar. This elegant cocktail station features fresh strawberry purée and chilled Prosecco, offering a festive and interactive way to toast to friendship with your favorite people.
Save to Pinterest Perfect for a contemporary Italian-inspired brunch, this bellini bar creates a beautiful visual display. Guests will love the combination of sweet, fresh fruit and crisp bubbles as they build their own signature cocktails.
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).
- 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.
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
For a truly silky texture, take the extra step to strain your strawberry purée through a fine mesh sieve. This removes small seeds and ensures a professional finish for every cocktail. Make sure the purée is well-chilled before the party starts.
Varianten und Anpassungen
To accommodate all guests, offer a non-alcoholic version by substituting sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine for the Prosecco. You can also expand the bar with different flavors by including the optional peach purée or a floral elderflower liqueur.
Serviervorschläge
This bellini bar pairs beautifully with sweet brunch pastries or a savory quiche for a complete spread. Presenting the ingredients in elegant glassware and small pitchers on an ice-filled bucket makes the station look as good as it tastes.
Save to Pinterest Sip, celebrate, and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this strawberry bellini bar. It is the perfect way to make your Galentine's celebration extra special, providing a light and refreshing beverage that everyone will enjoy.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the strawberry purée smooth?
Blend fresh strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve for an extra silky texture.
- → Can I prepare the components in advance?
Yes, the purée can be made up to two days ahead and kept chilled to save time on the day of your brunch.
- → What sparkling beverages work best for the bellinis?
Chilled Prosecco or any quality sparkling wine enhances the fruity flavors, while club soda can lighten the drink if desired.
- → Are there non-alcoholic options available?
Substitute sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine for Prosecco to create a refreshing alcohol-free version.
- → What garnishes complement the bellini bar?
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, mint sprigs, and lemon slices enhance both flavor and presentation for a festive touch.
