Rossini Cocktail (Strawberry Bellini)
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 152kcal
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.
- 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.
- Process for several seconds until pureed. Strain the mixture.
For the Rossini cocktail
- Pour 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into a chilled champagne glass.
- Pour 4 oz Cava into the glass.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice.
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.
