Double Berry Bellini Recipe 385

Steps:

• Make a simple syrup: Add the sugar and 1 cup water to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a container and allow to cool completely in the fridge, about 45 minutes.
• Add the strawberries and lemon juice to a blender with the cold simple syrup; blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the seeds. Transfer to a pitcher and chill until ready to use.
• To serve, add about 2 tablespoons of the strawberry puree to a champagne flute and top off with the chilled rose.

Steps:

• In a mixing glass muddle the berries with the lemon juice and simple syrup. Add the bitters. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain the mixture into chilled stemware and top with the Champagne.

Steps:

• Place 8 champagne glasses in freezer for 20 minutes. Combine 6 ounces frozen mixed berries (thawed), 1/4 cup orange juice and 1 tablespoon sugar in a blender; blend until mixture is pureed, about 20 seconds. Strain berry mixture and discard seeds. Add 1 tablespoon berry puree to each glass and pour in enough chilled sparkling wine to almost fill glass. Garnish with fresh mint.