Champagne · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Bellini

Bellini suits someone looking for fruity, sweet and sparkling rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it very easy to drink. Compared with Peach Bellini, it leans toward a different balance. It rewards attention to the change from the first flavour to the finish, not only the headline ingredients. For context, its listed food matches begin with Brunch and Prosciutto, and its related-drink path leads to Peach Bellini.

FruitySweetSparkling

APPROX. ABV: 8%
STRENGTH: 1/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness0

Sourness1

Strength1

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity4

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Champagne

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method: Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Brunch

02Prosciutto

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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