DIY Bellini Bar & a mini spring brunch.
Say hello to my new favorite thing.
A bright and boozy bar!
A bellini bar, to be more exact.
I could not be more in love. It’s ridiculously simple, almost so much so that I’m embarrassed to tell you how to puree fruit. But we’re doing it. And there’s video!
Bellinis usually consist of prosecco and fruit nectar or puree – most notably peach nectar. But since it’s April and I’ll be lucky to find a decent peach before August, I made my own purees with simple syrup for my own darn bellini bar.
make a sweet little puree of your favorite fruit
pour it in a flute
top it off with prosecco, or your favorite sparkling wine or champagne
drink ten of them because they are delicious.
I’m a bit partial to the kiwi version because it’s just so pretty. I’ve given some instructions below (like, add fruit to blender, hit “on” button), but these are highly customizable and I suggest you make your own depending on your mood, the season, what you can find, how much you feel like consuming your emotions via champagne flute and all that jazz.
And then have a little brunch party because that’s life.
A few weeks ago I put together a mini spring brunch with dellalo foods – my local love and favorite store ever. We made a video that will give you a sneak peek of what’s to come – because I’m going to be rambling on about some RIDICULOUS brunch dishes this week. Like… with lobster. Yep.
I want to eat it all.
DIY Bellini Bar
Ingredients
simple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- bellinis
- 1 to 2 cups fruit of your choice
I used:
- strawberries
- raspberries
- blueberries
- kiwi
- cantaloupe
- pineapple
- watermelon
- mangoes
- 2 bottles prosecco, or a sweeter sparkling wine/champagne, go with what you love
Instructions
simple syrup
- To make the simple syrup, combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture beings to boil. Reduce to a simmer for another minute, then turn off the heat and allow to sit at room temperature to cool. You can do this ahead of time and store it sealed in the fridge. If you make too much, you can easily use it for coffee or cocktails – but I’d rather have more than I need than less.
bellinis
- Before serving, add each fruit one at a time to the blender to puree. For example, start with the strawberries. Add the strawberries to the blender and blend until pureed, then add in 3 or 4 tablespoons of simple syrup, blending once more. The amount of simple syrup you use is dependent on how sweet and how water dense your fruit is. Taste the puree before adding the syrup and go from there. Keep in mind that prosecco is a dry wine, so it will not add any sweetness. I added anywhere from 2 to 5 tablespoons of syrup for each fruit. After you’ve finished with the strawberries, pour the mixture in a glass or jar, quickly rinse the blender and repeat with the next fruit. Store the fruit purees in the fridge until ready to serve. You can shake the puree if the syrup or water from the fruit begins to settle.
- To serve the bellinis, add a pour of fruit puree into the bottom of a champagne flute. Top it off with prosecco and serve.
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108 Comments on “DIY Bellini Bar & a mini spring brunch.”
OMG I love love LOVE that video!! I want to live in it!!
This is such a FAB idea! I love it and it is soooo beautiful!
This is quite possibly the cutest thing I have ever seen.
what an AMAZING post idea! How fun is this! I definitely want to do a bellini bar at my next girlsnight gathering!
You are the cutest! I love that mint green watch you are wearing in the video.
So very cool to see you live and in action. All the food looks amazing! I usually throw a Rose tasting party in early summer, but I am totally switching it up this year and doing a bellini bar. So fun!
OK ~ I usually read you on my phone so I have never left a comment here before *gasp*. I had to log in tonight to talk to you because you had me at bellini ~ they are my favs and I am loving this post. I also really really like ~ ok love most of your posts. You make me laugh ~ you make things trashy and we watch most of the same tv. I am officially oldish but not quite 70 and i have a crush on you. There ~ yup ~ laid it all out there. I am not a stalker and live in Canada so you are safe. Thank you for the snort laughs and recipes. I will be on my phone awaiting your next post.
thank YOU lori!!
I want to go a step further and make liqueurs of all of these fruits; I want them ALL!!
I just love this so much.
Are your bottles from Williams-Sonoma?
i got the bottles from pat catan’s – i think they were around $1-2 each!
I am dying. I want all the bellinis. I had a strawberry bellini for the first time this Valentine’s Day and had to remind myself not to drink 20 of them and become a drunk sloppy embarrassment.
It may seem simple, but thanks for posting this. Right now I’m kind of freaking out about the idea of a blueberry bellini. I need to make that happen this weekend.
That video was super cute!!! I missed it in the post yesterday, I guess the videos don’t show up in my email? Super. Cute.
This is just about the most genius idea ever. I’ll take one of each.
Love this! Pinned – fun for entertaining. Now, can I come to your party?
OMG is right! I love love love that video and your bellini bar! What a gorgeous brunch to celebrate spring!!!
eeeeep that video is the cutest! <3
Quick question. Can I use the bottle simple syrup you can get from the liquor store?
I love the video! I watched it like three times because I kept missing things that I wanted o see. So creative!! You’re gorgeous!!
Lovely video! And your spread for brunch looks amazing!
Amazing video! What a fun and lovely brunch. This Bellini bar looks fantastic and beautiful. I just need the right occasion to host this splendor!
You ARE the cutest thing ever! Miss your face! LOVED the video! Yay for brunch & bellinis!!!
Jessica, you are just darling! This video is perfect :) xo
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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the video! And I want to go to DELALLOS! (However, I live in Arlington, VA!) Sometime maybe on a trip back to PA (I am a native) to see my family we can make a pilgrimage there.
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I love this idea. I bet I can get into all kinds of shenanigans with the tropical fruits out here in Hawaii.
Just want you to know we did this for Easter and it was AWESOME! Thank you for the inspiration, it was a hit.
Prosecco with blueberry, peach, or strawberry. Did soda water for the kiddos and they loved it just as much.
I. Freaking. Love. IT!
Dear god, this is incredible! Sharing on my blog tomorrow!
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I am in LOVE! gorge
You are so cute!!! I love this video. And now I want brunch and a couple of bellinis. Great job!
Nice to see you in action. Everything looks super delish.
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Hi there! I know this is an old post, but I was hoping you could give me some advice. I want to do a bellini bar for my sister’s bridal shower in July, but I will be super busy day-of, setting up chairs, tables, decorations, etc. How far in advance can the puree be made and stored? Thanks so much for your help!
Lisa :)
Hi there! What would you recommend as the best non-alcoholic option? I’m super excited to serve these at a baby shower this weekend, and I GUESS I’ll need an option for the mama ;)
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