The Rossini cocktail is remembered for its rich berry flavor, in which notes of strawberry blend well with tones of sparkling wine, and the balance of sour and sweet parts is achieved through lemon juice. Fortress – 4-6% vol. A great summer dessert drink traditionally served in a champagne glass.
Historical information
The author of the recipe and the time of the appearance of the Rossini cocktail are not exactly known. It is believed that the drink was first served in the middle of the XNUMXth century at the Venice Harry’s Bar (Harry’s Bar). Accordingly, one of the bartenders or the owner of this establishment developed the recipe, but there is no written evidence.
There is no doubt that the cocktail is named after the Italian composer of the mid-XNUMXth century Gioachino Rossini, who became famous for his operas The Barber of Seville and Cinderella.
The Rossini cocktail is closely related to such drinks as Bellini (peach puree with sparkling wine), Mimosa (champagne with orange juice) and Tintoretto (sparkling wine with pomegranate juice).
Rossini cocktail recipe
Composition and proportions:
- sparkling wine (prosecco) – 120 ml;
- strawberries – 75 g;
- lemon juice – 2-3 drops;
- sugar – to taste;
- ice cubes – optional.
In the classic Italian recipe, prosecco is used as sparkling wine, but it can be replaced with any more or less high-quality sparkling wine: champagne, asti, cava, creman, etc. Some bartenders use rosé rather than white wine, believing that it goes better with strawberries, but this is a departure from the traditional recipe.
Sparkling wine and strawberry puree should be well chilled, otherwise ice will need to be added to the shaker. However, melting ice will dilute the cocktail with water, which is undesirable in this case.
The proportions of wine and strawberry puree can be changed at will.
Preparation
1. Wash the strawberries, remove the stalks, add sugar. Grind the berries with a blender until you get strawberry puree. Add lemon juice and stir. If the puree is not sweet enough, add more sugar and stir again.
2. Put the puree in the refrigerator for 1 hour (preferably, but you can make the cocktail right away).
3. Mix prosecco and strawberry puree in a shaker. If the ingredients are not cold, first pour ice into the shaker.
4. Shake, pour the finished drink through a strainer (bar strainer) into a champagne glass (flute). Garnish with strawberries if desired. Rossini cocktails are often served without a straw.
