LA CIVETTA - April 2021 | Page 51

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ROSSINI

You may have heard of the classic Italian cocktail , the Bellini , a drink which was named after a painting by Giovanni Bellini . However , you might not have heard of the Rossini . This summery drink takes a twist on this classic recipe , swapping out peaches for sweet-scented strawberries . This easy recipe is the perfect drink for any occasion and is guaranteed to taste incredible !

To make 8 cocktails …

Two tablespoons of Fresh Lemon Juice One bottle of Prosecco ( or for a mocktail , add a sparkling grape juice instead !) 350g of strawberries Champagne Flute
- Hull the strawberries to remove the stalks , and then place them into a blender to create a strawberry purée - Pour the lemon juice into the purée - Add the purée to the glass ( about ¼ full ) - Pour the prosecco on top of the strawberries to fill the remainder of the champagne flute

E questo è il vostro cocktail !

Photos by Polly Bill
You can always add a strawberry on the side , and some sugar onto the rim on the glass - your cocktail will look like it could be served in an Italian restaurant !

Polly Bill

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