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    Rossini Cocktail

    Published: Feb 8, 2022 · Modified: Feb 24, 2022 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    champagne glasses with strawberry puree and prosecco being poured into them
    champagne flutes with prosecco and strawberry puree and fresh strawberry garnish

    This rossini cocktail is an easy two ingredient drink made with fresh strawberry puree and bubbly prosecco. This light and fresh Italian cocktail is perfect for valentine's day, brunch or mother's day.

    three champagne flutes with prosecco and strawberry puree garnished with a fresh strawberry

    The rossini cocktail is named after the famous Italian composer, Gioachino Rossini and is very similar to a bellini cocktail. A bellini is made with peach puree, where as a rossini is made with strawberry puree.

    Serve this fruity cocktail alongside a creamy mushroom risotto for valentine's day, with a hashbrown quiche for mother's day or even with a slice of lemon olive oil cake for a fun dessert!

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    • 🍓 Ingredient notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🍾 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions
    • 🍹 More cocktail recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍓 Ingredient notes

    bowl of fresh strawberries and prosecco bottle lying next to champagne flutes on a table
    • Strawberries - This rossini cocktail is made using fresh strawberry puree. Frozen strawberries will also work, but should be thawed and drained of any excess liquid before blending them.
    • Prosecco - Prosecco is a sparkling white wine from Italy that is similar to champagne. Champagne, sparkling white wine or sparkling rosé can also be used. For a sweeter version of this drink, try using a sweet or fruity sparkling wine as opposed to a more brut or dry variety.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • For a crowd - This cocktail is great for a crowd and can be scaled up as needed. Either serve the puree in a small pitcher next to the bottles of chilled prosecco or add the puree to a punch bowl and top with the prosecco. When serving this drink as a punch, the puree may need to be gently stirred with the prosecco to combine it together. Whole strawberries can be frozen to garnish the punch and serve as "ice cubes" to keep the punch cold. The ratio for scaling up the recipe is: 1 pound of fresh strawberries + 1 bottle of prosecco = 6 drinks.
    • Raspberries - For a different flavor, raspberries can be pureed instead of, or in combination with the strawberries.

    🍾 Step by step instructions

    First, remove the tops of the strawberries and puree them in a blender until liquified. Run the puree through a strainer to remove any seeds.

    pureed strawberries in a blender and puree being pushed through a strainer into a bowl

    Pour about ¼ cup of the puree into each champagne flute or wine glass and then fill the remainder of the glass with prosecco.

    three champagne flutes filled partially with fresh strawberry puree and prosecco being poured into the glasses

    Drinks can be garnished with a fresh strawberry on the side of the glass or with a half strawberry floating on top of the drink.

    rossini cocktail in champagne flute garnished with fresh strawberry on the side and floating in glass

    If you ever don't recognize a tool or skill that I mention, be sure to look it up in the Glossary of Cooking Terms and Definitions for more information.


    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Using a high powered blender and straining the puree after blending it will help to make the smoothest strawberry puree.
    • When adding the prosecco to the glass, pour it slowly, so it doesn't overflow.
    • If the puree and prosecco don't blend together, the drink can be gently stirred to combine it.
    two champagne flutes filled with rossini cocktail and garnished with fresh strawberries and strawberries around

    ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions

    The strawberry puree for this rossini cocktail can be made up to two days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Puree can also be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months. Frozen puree should be thawed completely in the refrigerator and may need to be quickly blended in case of separation.

    For a quick overview of this recipe, check out my web story for this easy strawberry rossini cocktail!

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    📖 Recipe

    three champagne flutes filled with prosecco and strawberry puree and garnished with a fresh strawberry

    Rossini Cocktail

    Amanda
    This rossini cocktail is an easy two ingredient drink made with fresh strawberry puree and bubbly prosecco. This light and fresh Italian cocktail is perfect for valentine's day, brunch or mother's day.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Beverages, Cocktails
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 85 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound fresh strawberries plus extra for garnish
    • 1 bottle chilled prosecco

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the tops from the strawberries and blend the strawberries in a blender at high speed until they are liquified into a smooth puree.
    • Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer, using a spoon to help press it through.
    • Pour approximately ¼ cup of the puree into a champagne flute or wine glass and then fill the remainder of the glass slowly with prosecco.
    • Garnish glasses with a fresh strawberry, if desired, and serve.

    Notes

    • Using a high powered blender and straining the puree after blending it will help to make the smoothest strawberry puree.
    • When adding the prosecco to the glass, pour it slowly, so it doesn't overflow.
    • If the puree and prosecco don't blend together, the drink can be gently stirred to combine it.
     

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Strawberries - Either fresh or frozen strawberries can be used. Frozen strawberries should be thawed and drained of any excess liquid before blending them.
    • Prosecco - Prosecco is a sparkling white wine from Italy that is similar to champagne. Champagne, other sparkling white wines or sparkling rosé can also be used. For a sweeter cocktail, try using sweet or fruity sparkling white wine as opposed to a more brut or dry variety.
    • For a crowd - This cocktail can be scaled up for a crowd. Either serve the puree in a small pitcher next to the bottles of chilled prosecco or add the puree to a punch bowl and top with the prosecco. When serving this drink as a punch, the puree may need to be gently stirred with the prosecco to combine it together. Whole strawberries can be frozen to garnish the punch and serve as "ice cubes" to keep the punch cold. The ratio for scaling up the recipe is: 1 pound of fresh strawberries + 1 bottle of prosecco = 6 drinks.
    • Raspberries - For a different flavor, raspberries can be pureed instead of, or in combination with the strawberries.
     

    Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

    The strawberry puree can be made up to two days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    Puree can also be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up the two months. Frozen puree should be thawed completely in the refrigerator and may need to be quickly blended in case of seperation.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drinkCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      February 20, 2022 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      It looks incredibly delicious. I wish this were in front of me.

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      • Amanda

        February 21, 2022 at 11:42 am

        Thank you maggie!

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