Bellini Bar

A Bellini Bar is a fun idea if you are hosting a brunch, bridal/baby shower, or jazzing up breakfast.  All you really need is a simple syrup and champagne.  Then add your favorite fruit puree.  They are beautiful, easy, and just plain good.

Bellini Bar
Ingredients
Bottle of your favorite Champagne or Prosecco
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 bag of frozen peaches
1 bag of frozen strawberries
1 bag of frozen blackberries or blueberries
1 tsp. of grated orange zest
fresh berries, mint or orange zest twists for garnish


Instructions
To make the simple syrup, simply stir the sugar and water in a small sauce pan over medium heat.  Heat until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.  Cool completely.


This is where it gets fun.  Puree the peaches, orange zest, and 1/2 cup of the simple syrup.  Pass through a strainer.  Puree the strawberries with 1/3 of the simple syrup.  Pass through a strainer.  Puree blackberries/blueberries with 1/3 of the simple syrup.  Pass through a mesh strainer.  You will then have 3 different purees for your guest to chose from.  Simply add champagne to a glass with as much or as little of the puree as you wish.  You can make the purees up to a day ahead of time.  I like to have the purees in cool bottles that are labeled so your guests know the choices they have.  If you don't want to set up the whole bar, simply pick a fruit puree and you have a wonderful bellini for any occasion, even a quiet Sunday morning at home!