If you love fruity cocktails, you must try the Rossini Cocktail! A luxurious cocktail filled with strawberries and bubbly Cava, this is an irresistible drink that feels like indulgence in a glass! To make it at home, you only need simple ingredients such as fresh strawberries, syrup, and lemon juice. Serve chilled in a champagne glass!

Side view of Rossini Cocktail with bottle of Cava and sliced strawberries.

I partnered with Poema Cava to make this Rossini cocktail. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Meet my new favorite brunch cocktail! I love a bubbly, refreshing cocktail during the summer when delicious ripe strawberries are in season. Enter the Rossini - the perfect drink for aperitivo, brunch, Valentine's Day, summer brunch, or a special occasion. You might also enjoy this Aperol Spritz, which is perfect for sipping on a warm day!

Serve your Rossini cocktails with this vegan quiche, tofu scramble, or bakery-style strawberry rhubarb muffins! Try this Hugo Spritz, Red Wine Spritzer, Meyer Lemon French 75, Blood Orange French 75, and Strawberry Elderflower Gin Fizz for more delicious cocktail recipes.

What Is A Rossini Cocktail?

The Rossini cocktail is a twist on the classic Bellini cocktail. Instead of a peach puree, it's made with strawberry puree, making it a perfect summer drink with a fruity component.
A Rossini is traditionally made with Italian Prosecco. However, I'm switching it up using Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine.
The Rossini is named after a famous Italian composer, Gioachino Antonio Rossini. He was known for his dramatic and bubbly musical compositions and was nicknamed "Signor Crescendo" and "The Italian Mozart."

Substitutions

Here are some substitutions you can try:

Cava - instead of Cava, try cold Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine, or another white sparkling white wine.
Lemon juice - use a squeeze of orange juice or lime juice instead.
Simple syrup - use organic cane sugar instead. Add a tablespoon of sugar to the strawberries when making the puree. Adjust to taste; the amount will vary depending on how sweet and ripe the strawberries are.

Variations

Adjust the amounts of the ingredients to your taste. Want more sweetness? Add more simple syrup. Want more tartness? Add more lemon juice. Less strong? Replace the Cava with sparkling water.

Deluxe - add strawberry or orange liqueur or a dash of triple sec.
Alcohol-free - replace the Cava with sparkling water or flavored sparkling water.

Ingredients

You need just a few simple ingredients to make this Rossini cocktail. It's important to use fresh, cold ingredients.

Cava - I'm using a delicious and bubbly cold Cava in this Rossini recipe, Poema Pur Organic, which you can find near you. However, it is traditional to use Prosecco, which is made in Italy.
Strawberries - you'll need fresh, juicy, ripe strawberries to make the strawberry puree, preferably organic.
Simple syrup - if you don't have it handy, it's easy to make!
Fresh lemon juice - to add a touch of tartness.

A complete ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Side view of Rossini Cocktail on a marble surface with cut strawberries.

How To Make A Rossini Cocktail (Strawberry Bellini)

It's easy to make this refreshing drink, even if it is your first time. If you don't have simple syrup, it is super simple to make it.

Make The Simple Syrup

Step 1: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan on medium heat.
Step 2: Stir it occasionally until the sugar dissolves. ⁠Don't let it boil.
Step 3: Remove from the heat and once it's cool, transfer to an airtight glass container and refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.⁠

Make The Fresh Strawberry Puree

Step 4: Place strawberries, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender, and blend for several seconds until pureed.
Step 5: Strain the mixture with a fine mesh sieve. Set the sieve over a bowl and gently push the mixture through with a flexible spatula or a spoon.
Step 6: Place the strawberry puree in a glass container and refrigerate it if not using it immediately.

Make The Rossini Cocktail

Side view of pouring fresh strawberry puree to make a Rossini cocktail.

Step 7: Pour 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into a chilled champagne glass.

Side view of pouring Cava to make a Rossini cocktail.

Step 8: Pour 4 oz Cava into the champagne glass.

Step 9: Garnish the cocktail with a slice of fresh strawberry.

Hint: It helps to tilt the champagne glass when you pour the Cava, to avoid spilling over! It bubbles up quickly; let the bubbles subside and pour in increments.

Side view of Rossini Cocktail next to bottle of Cava.

Storage

The Rossini is best enjoyed immediately. Refrigerate leftover simple syrup, strawberry puree, and Cava.

The simple syrup is good for 2 to 4 weeks in the fridge. The strawberry puree is good for up to 5 days.

Expert Tip

Find the most fresh and sweet strawberries you can find! Fresh, quality ingredients are key.

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Recipe

Side view of Rossini Cocktail garnished with a strawberry slice.

Rossini Cocktail (Strawberry Bellini)

Author: Emily Miller

The Rossini Cocktail is a twist on the classic Bellini. Instead of peaches, it's made with strawberries. This strawberry bellini is perfect for summer brunch and celebrations!

5 from 153 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 30

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 152kcal

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

For the simple syrup

▢ 1 cup water
▢ 1 cup organic cane sugar

For the strawberry puree

▢ 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled
▢ 2 tablespoons simple syrup
▢ ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

For the Rossini cocktail

▢ 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
▢ 4 oz chilled Cava
▢ Strawberry slice for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

For the simple syrup

In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar.⁠
1 cup water, 1 cup organic cane sugar
Heat on medium and occasionally stir until the sugar dissolves. ⁠
Remove from the heat and let cool. Refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.⁠

For the strawberry puree

Place strawberries, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a food processor.
2 cups fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons simple syrup, ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Process for several seconds until pureed. Strain the mixture.

For the Rossini cocktail

Pour 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into a chilled champagne glass.
2 tablespoons strawberry puree
Pour 4 oz Cava into the glass.
4 oz chilled Cava
Garnish with a strawberry slice.
Strawberry slice for garnish

NOTES

Adjust the amounts of the ingredients to your taste. Want more sweetness? Add more simple syrup. Want more tartness? Add more lemon juice. Less strong? Replace the Cava with sparkling water.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 152 kcalCarbohydrates: 20.8 gProtein: 0.6 gFat: 0.2 gSodium: 6.4 mg

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