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    Plum Bellini Cocktail

    Published: Aug 11, 2022 by Jennifer ·

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    No brunch is complete without a refreshing fruit bellini. This fresh plum bellini cocktail is made with sweet summer plums and bubbly prosecco. It's a sophisticated boozy beverage to share with friends.

    Picture of prosecco being poured into a flute to make a bellini.

    What is a bellini?

    A bellini is a simple Italian cocktail, traditionally made with white peach puree and prosecco. It's just 2 simple ingredients, making it ideal for a brunch, casual dinner party, or lazy summer day. The fruit puree is prepared in a blender, chilled, then poured into a glass, and topped with sparkling prosecco. It really is that simple!

    Why this recipe works

    For this plum bellini cocktail, I swapped out the peaches and went for their close cousins- ripe juicy plums. I won't lie, I did it mainly because I wanted a pretty pink drink! However, the results are equally impressive and it's a great way to use those summer plums. Instead of peeling the skins with a knife (which is often difficult and tends to leave the best juicy and most colorful parts), the plums will make a short trip to some boiling water so that peeling becomes a breeze!

    overhead view of plum puree in a pyrex glass
    Plum puree

    Top Tips

    • Use gloves when removing the skins and squeezing them. Your hands will turn pink without them.
    • Be sure to have your prosecco and puree as cold as possible before preparing the cocktail.
    • Resist the urge to stir when it is still fizzy, or it may bubble over.
    • For best results, choose ripe plums.
    • For the extra plum puree, try using it in a vinaigrette for salads or adding it to smoothies.

    Substitutions

    • If you want to make this traditional, swap back the peaches for the plums.
    • Try your favorite champagne in place of the prosecco.
    • To make this non-alcoholic, swap out the prosecco for club soda. You can also serve this delicious and easy cantaloupe agua fresca alongside the bellinis for those who want to skip the booze.
    Cheers!

    📖Recipe

    View of plum bellini on a cutting board with a bottle of prosecco in the background.

    Plum Bellini Cocktail

    No brunch is complete without a refreshing fruit bellini. This fresh plum bellini cocktail is made with sweet summer plums and bubbly prosecco. It's a sophisticated sparkling beverage to share with friends.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 5

    Equipment

    • blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bottle of Prosecco, chilled
    • 4 medium plums about 1lb

    Instructions
     

    • Score a shallow "x" in each of the plums with a knife. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Place the plums in the pot and boil for 20 seconds. Immediately remove the plums and place them to cool in a bowl. The skins will now peel off easily. Squeeze the skins and extract as much juice/color from them as possible. Remove the flesh from the pit and discard the pit and skins.
    • Place the plum flesh in a blender and puree on high until completely smooth. Chill the puree in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
    • When ready to serve, place about 3 tablespoon of plum puree in the bottom of a champagne flute. Top with prosecco. After the fizz has subsided, gently stir. Serve garnished with a slice of plum or a sprig of fresh mint.

    Notes

    • The puree can be made 24 hours in advance. 
    • Depending on the size of your bottle of prosecco and your flutes, you will have leftover puree. Add it to a vinaigrette for salads or toss it into your favorite smoothie recipe.
    Keyword Cocktails, Plums, Summer
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