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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that bubbly…
108 Comments on “DIY Bellini Bar & a mini spring brunch.”
this is so gorgeous Jessica! i love the kiwi too!
Brilliant! I love all those pretty colors and different fruit flavors.
And the video is so cute… fun! Can’t wait to see more. :)
OMG I am so in love with everything on this post. And the video is WAY too cute!!!
What a fantastic idea! I love how many different ways you went with this. I bet watermelon and cantaloupe were incredible. Why wait for peach season when you have all these options to choose from? Such a beautiful spread!
That video was adorable!!!! Love love these fruit purees. SO pretty!
whaaaaaat?! I need this in my life STAT! Happy freaking Sunday!
Ahhh! I love this idea! And the kiwi one IS gorgeous!
This is amazing! I am so jealous that I haven’t done this already….love it!
Ahhhh! This is so cute!!!
Your blog makes me happy. And for that, I want to say THANK YOU!
I second this.
Best idea ever for a fancy brunch party!
LOVE this idea! So cute! And pretty. :)
OMG I’m obsessed with this
That video! You’re a mega babe! I can’t wait to see the rest. And bellinis are my MOST favourite cocktail. We might be soul mates.
So so pretty! Bet that brunch was a blast, love Dellalo! Now I want to brunch it up! Can’t wait to hear about all the other recipes!
This is the best idea ever! I am going to find a way to incorporate this into my wedding :)
this would be totally cute at a bridal shower !
Can you do more videos please? I love seeing everything in action!
This shall be part of my bridal shower
…and weekend life
…maybe daily life?
Absolutely LOVE the video. i want to live inside it and eat everything. Including the smiley face on the egg (adorable).
What a cute video! Bellini bar is a GENIUS idea.
Love love love!!!
YES to all the things!
Jess!!!! This video turned out to be amazing!!!!! I smiled the whole time I watched it! Go girl :)
Beyond brilliant! I’m in love with the cute bellini bar! Your video is so cool too!
I love that little video, so cute! Can’t wait to see more of it. I die for all things brunch.
So pretty! And delicious :)
I totally need this! I love bellinis and being able to have all these choices, oh I’m in bubbly heaven!
Ummm OMG. Amazing. Anxiously anticipating what’s to come!!!
what an adorable video!! and these drinks are getting me even more excited for the spring weather!! yayyyyyy!!
What a fabulous idea and great video! Where would one buy the fruit purée bottles to replicate your Bellini bar?
i got the bottles at pat catan’s – they were less than $2 a piece!
I love this idea for a brunch! And I agree..the kiwi puree is so pretty!
Also…the video? SO awesome!
I want to be your best friend. This is perfect. I’ll wear my most sparkly eyeshadow and rock a top knot with neon lipstick to get an invite!
That video was SO cute and it made me wish I was there! Mostly so I could cook with you and eat that food.. Brunch is the best!
Well… You’ve gone and done it… Now I won’t ever be able to drink a Bellini without fresh fruit again!! And I just bought some peach nectar the other day!! It will have to go into a cupcake or something now… Lol.
This is brilliant… Absolutely beautiful… And I’m quite certain just as delicious! Wonderful post!
Love everything about this! Such gorgeous colors. and the video could not possibly be any cuter.
Oooh this is so refershing. Im going to have brunch during our long Easter weekend.
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I feel like Pharrell should be singing, “Happy” while I read this. Love all of it!!
That video is so YOU :) And I don’t even know you….but! minor details, right? Hope there are more to come :)
Luv-luv your video! So interesting to see you cooking in realtime! Great idea! And you are the perfect person to represent Dillalo! More to come I hope. Yeah!
P.S. I posted it on my FB page and Twitter so my followers can enjoy too!
thanks mia!
Cutest video ever! I LOVE how it has so much of your style, glitter, bubbly booze and all.
fun! I’ve done this before but never with kiwi. That sounds awesome.
BTW- I have the same table in your first pic!
That is the cutest video! I can’t wait to make some of these bellinis. :)
.,Thank you for the birthday drinks!
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that was the cutest video ever. MORE!!!!
I just happen to be throwing myself a 40th birthday party on Saturday, and I just happen to have purchased a CASE of champers too. thank you for the brilliant idea!
Such a refreshing Spring drink… I feel a girls luncheon coming on.
I like Mimosas but, the fresh fruit sounds even better. Very fun video and the food looks delicious.
Would love to see the recipes……planning a brunch for this weekend…when do you plan on posting? :)
Ahhh!!! I’m invited, right?!
LUH-UV this video! You’re such a doll!