Strawberry Lemonade Bellini
Mix and pour a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Bellini for effortless summer sparkle.
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup lemonade
- 1 750-mL bottle Prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled
- 4 strawberries (halved)
Instructions
Step 1: Purée the strawberries
Place the frozen strawberries and lemonade into a clear blender jar and blitz until completely smooth and silky. Work the mixture until it reads bright, pulpy crimson with a light frothy cap — small seeds suspended in the puree, a slightly velvety surface texture and cold, thick viscosity. Aim for a pourable, smooth consistency that still shows tiny flecks of strawberry and a pillowy foam layer on top; this is the main transformation that gives the Bellini its signature texture.
Step 2: Assemble the flutes
Pour the chilled strawberry-lemon purée into tall, slender champagne flutes, filling each about halfway so the vivid red and frothy texture sits confidently above the glass. Slowly top each glass with chilled Prosecco so the sparkling wine lifts fine bubbles through the puree and creates a gentle gradient between the red froth and a sunny lemonade tone below. Watch the tiny bubbles and pale streamers of liquid create a lively, effervescent interface — serve immediately to preserve foam and fizz.
Step 3: Garnish and serve
Garnish each flute with a perfectly halved fresh strawberry perched on the rim and place the glasses on the cool Luna Pearl granite surface. The served Bellini should glimmer with condensation beads on the glass, visible bubbles rising in the pale base, and a dense velvety red crown of strawberry foam at the top. Present the flutes close together for a relaxed, elegant summer feel and serve right away while the textures (froth, bubbly, and chilled clarity) are at their peak.
Notes
- Keep the Prosecco and puree very cold to preserve bubbles.
- Blitz briefly if thawing frozen puree to refresh texture.
- Use extra-dry Prosecco to balance the lemonade sweetness.
- Garnish just before serving to avoid soggy fruit.