I’m sharing one of my new favourite cocktails over on my friend Corina’s blog today! The strawberry basil bellini. It’s sweet and bubbly and all sorts of delicious. Go. Go. Go!
Read on for the recipe…
Strawberry Basil Bellini
2014-07-30 07:36:18
Serves 10
Strawberry and basil simple syrup topped with bubbly prosseco. Fancy and delicious!
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, plus more for garnish
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
10-12 fresh basil leaves
Champagne or prosecco
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, basil, sugar and water and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes. At this point strawberries should be soft and the juices should start to release.
Pour into heat-proof bowl and cool in fridge for 30 minutes.
Place in blender or food processor and blend until smooth, then pour through a fine strainer.
To assemble, add 1/4 strawberry mixture to your glass, top with champagne or prosecco and garnish with a ripe strawberry and sprig of basil!