Bellini (cocktail)
A Bellini is a long drink cocktail that originated in Venice. It is a mixture of sparkling wine (traditionally Prosecco) and peach purée often served at celebrations. It is one of Italy's most popular cocktails.[1]
History
The Bellini was invented sometime between 1934 and 1948[1][2][3][4] by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy.
It got its name because the colour reminded Cipriani of the pink colour of the toga of a saint in a painting by 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini.[1][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Caley, Nora. Behind the Bar: Bella Bellini Archived 2008-10-02 at the Wayback Machine February 2007. PizzaToday. Retrieved February 6, 2007.
- ↑ 3000 Drinks > Bellini Cocktail Archived 2012-07-23 at the Wayback Machine. Undated. thatstheSPIRIT.com. Retrieved February 5, 2007.
- ↑ Jo' Pratt. Food - Recipes - Bellini cocktail. Undated. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved February 5, 2007.
- ↑ Bellini Cocktail Recipe Archived 2009-08-04 at the Wayback Machine. Undated. GourmetSleuth.com. Retrieved February 5, 2007.
- ↑ Sicard, Cheri. Featured Cocktail -- Bellini Archived 2007-02-18 at the Wayback Machine. Undated. Fabulous Foods. Retrieved February 5, 2007.