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.Caley, Nora. Behind the Bar: Bella Bellini  February 2007. PizzaToday. Retrieved February 6, 2007.

History
The Bellini was invented sometime between 1934 and 19483000 Drinks > Bellini Cocktail . Undated. thatstheSPIRIT.com. Retrieved February 5, 2007.Jo' Pratt. Food - Recipes - Bellini cocktail. Undated. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved February 5, 2007.Bellini Cocktail Recipe . Undated. GourmetSleuth.com. Retrieved February 5, 2007. 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.Sicard, Cheri. Featured Cocktail -- Bellini . Undated. Fabulous Foods. Retrieved February 5, 2007.

References

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