The Rossini is a type of alcoholic mixed drink made with sweet sparkling wine (Prosecco) and puréed strawberries.Rossini Cocktail. Saveur.com September 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-03. The cocktail is the most popular alternative to the classic Bellini.Strawberry and Prosecco Rossini. Familystylefood.com. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
Origin of the name The drink was named after the 19th century Italian composer Gioachino Rossini.Rossini. Kakuteru.ru. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
Preparation Being a variation of the Bellini cocktail, Rossini is based on the same preparation.10 Iconic Italian Cocktails. Cellartours.com. Retrieved 2014-09-03. Cut two thick slices from one strawberry and reserve. Purée the remaining strawberries and pour into two Champagne flutes. Top up with Prosecco and serve with the strawberry slice on the rim of the glass.Strawberry Rossini Cocktail. Femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
Variations Bellini. Peach juice or purée are used instead of strawberry syrup and purée Mimosa. Strawberry component is replaced by orange juice Tintoretto. Consists of Champagne and pomegranate juice Puccini. Similar to the Mimosa, but contains tangerine or mandarin juice – Source:
See also List of cocktails
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