Mimosa Bar (+ Bellinis) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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What is the difference between mimosa and Bellinis? ›

Both are made with Champagne or sparkling wine and just one other ingredient — orange juice in mimosas, and peach puree in Bellinis. Though two very simple co*cktails to make, their journey to becoming the drink of choice at brunch are two different paths.

In fact, inspired by the region's fragrant white peaches and world-famous sparkling wine, the barman invented the Bellini. Cipriani's recipe calls to gently stir two parts Prosecco and one part fresh peach pureé, served in a chilled flute.

How Much You'll Need. You can make 6-8 mimosas out of every standard 750 ml bottle of sparkling wine, so for a party of 20 people where each guest will have two or three drinks we recommend buying about 6-8 bottles of prosecco.

How Strong Is a Bellini? The Bellini is great for brunch because it is a low-proof co*cktail. It's really no stronger than the average glass of sparkling wine, even a little less because of the puree. On average, the Bellini's alcohol content is just 7 percent ABV (14 proof).

I've seen a few guys drinking mimosas, but for the most part, it's a girl's drink of choice.

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Located just off the Grand Canal, the iconic bar was frequented by the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Truman Capote, and Ernest Hemingway. Cipriani's recipe calls to gently stir two parts Prosecco and one part fresh peach pureé, served in a chilled flute.

One of the best Proseccos for Mimosas is Pasqua 'Romeo and Juliet' Prosecco because it's made in a very dry 'Brut' style. That means when you mix it with orange juice it won't taste too sweet. Meanwhile, for Bellinis, consider La Marca 'Extra Dry' Prosecco.

The peach Bellini was created in Venice, Italy, so the classic wine choice is prosecco, a dry sparkling Italian white wine. Any sparkling wine will do, including a sparkling rosé wine! Can you make a Bellini with frozen peaches? Absolutely!

When it comes to orange juice for mimosas, the fresher the better. Look for brands that use 100% pure squeezed orange juice without any added preservatives or artificial flavors. Some popular brands include Indian River Select, Florida's Natural, and Natalie's.

Best for Mimosas: Caposaldo Prosecco

Especially since orange juice (or peach puree if you're making a bellini) has a natural sweetness, combining it with a wine on the drier side will create a balanced drink that's not cloying.

What kind of juice do you put in a mimosa bar? ›

The Best Fruit Juices for Mimosas

Because they have a good acid-to-sweetness balance and hold their flavor, orange, grapefruit, and cranberry are juice must-haves, while pineapple, pomegranate, passion fruit, mango, and guava make for some exciting twists on the traditional juice menu.

Does prosecco have more alcohol or calories than other types of wine? The strength of prosecco is usually around 12%, which means that it contains 12% pure alcohol. That's around the same amount of alcohol typically found in other sparkling wines, like champagne or cava.

While the Bellini has a reputation for being a bit of a girly drink, we think that's an old-fashioned idea—this is a co*cktail that anyone can enjoy. Invented in 1945 at Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy, the Bellini was originally created to get rid of an excess of peaches bartender Giuseppe Cipriani had on hand.

Bellini is a gender-neutral name of Italian origin, meaning “little beautiful one.” This endearingly sweet and loving name can serve as a perfect reminder for your little one wherever they go.

Peach Bellini co*cktail recipe

The Peach Bellini is a peach co*cktail recipe similar to the mimosa. Mimosas are made with orange juice and champagne, and bellinis are made with peach juice and prosecco. They're fruity, fizzy and have just the right amount of sweetness. They are worthy of a place at your next brunch.

History. The Bellini was invented sometime between 1934 and 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy. He named the drink the Bellini because its unique pink color reminded him of the toga of a saint in a painting by 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini.

Prosecco is often recommended as a substitute for Champagne in mimosas, and Prosecco's fruitier profile can be nice in a sparkling co*cktail. However, I think Cava, a sparkling wine made in Spain, works best for mimosas. Not only does it come closest to tasting like Champagne, but it's also generally less expensive.