A fun summer twist on the classic Bellini using fresh watermelon
~ TRIVIA ~
WHAT IS WATERMELON BELLINI MOCKTAIL?
Why is it called bellini?
WHAT DOES BELINI MEAN?
~History~
Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy, invented the Bellini sometime between 1934 and 1948. He named the drink the Bellini after a painting by 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini in which a saint’s toga is depicted in a toga.
What is a mocktail?
What is the origin of the term “mocktail”?
Mocktails, which is an abbreviation for “mock cocktails,” are non-alcoholic party drinks. The term “mock” refers to a facade of an alcoholic cocktail that lacks any alcoholic content.
a typically iced beverage made with a variety of ingredients (such as juice, herbs, and soda water) but no alcohol
It’s simply a non-alcoholic beverage.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- Sparkling Cider (sparkling apple juice)
Instructions:
1.Puree the watermelon in a blender
2.Evenly divide the puree in 4 champagne flutes
3.Fill the glasses with sparkling cider
4.Garnish with a piece of watermelon if desired