This strawberry nectarine lime bellini is a super refreshing summer drink.
Want to know the best way to start off the weekend?
Champagne.
After seeing Jessica’s triple berry mojitos yesterday I was inspired.
Inspired to finally make simple syrup for myself.
Inspired to puree fruit in a blender.
And mostly, inspired to drink.
After a 7 day work week, I think I deserved it.
I didn’t think ripe summer fruit could get better than it already is but, I was wrong.
Champagne tends to have that effect on things.
Need to forget about the work week stresses? Make this bellini.
Want to pretend you’re on vacation on a tropical island? Make this.
Need to drown out the 10 neighborhood kids screaming for 5 hours straight as they jump in the pool? Again, a strawberry nectarine bellini won’t let you down.
I had to wait until 5pm to drink this yesterday. Lucky for you it’s Saturday, what are you waiting for?
Need a mocktail version? Try this strawberry nectarine lime smoothie instead.
Strawberry Nectarine Lime Bellini
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries
- 1 1/2 nectarines, use other half for garnish
- handful of blueberries
- juice of half a lime
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- leaves handful of mint
- club soda
- champagne
Instructions
- Bring water, sugar and mint leaves to a boil in small sauce pan, immediately reduce to low for 1-2 minutes then remove from heat and let sit.
- In a blender combine strawberries and nectarines and puree.
- Once simple syrup is cooled pour into 2 glasses filled with ice.
- Split fruit puree between both glasses and squeeze lime juice in each.
- Add club soda and champagne. Use as much or as little champagne as you like.
- Garnish with blueberries, nectarine slices and mint leaves.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Can this drink be made and stored in the refrigerator ahead of time? I have a family party Saturday, and plan on making this in (very) large quantities but I will be going straight from work so I was hoping to have it all put together Friday night.
I wouldn’t make the entire thing ahead of time b/c I’d worry about the champagne and club soda going flat. But, you could definitely make the simple syrup and fruit puree ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Then just assemble with the remaining ingredients once the party starts. Those are the 2 time consuming things anway so putting everything together wouldn’t take long at all. Hope you enjoy it if you make it this weekend!
Thank you for the advice and this absolutely delicious recipe! They were a huge hit…almost too big of a hit I didn’t want to share =) and they have already been requested for the next family event
So glad to hear! You need to keep a secret stash for yourself next time ;)