A refreshing drink from an enthusiastic writer for the Española Farmers Market—

Let’s Toast the Española Farmers Market!

 

Let's make a lovely Berry Baby Bellini, a berry-scented and fizzy alcohol-free cocktail. It's a family treat for summer. This is a colorful drink that’s both fun and memorable, the perfect concoction for a very special toast.

 

Berry Baby Bellini Recipe

Serves 5, time 5 minutes

 

Ingredients 

·      1 cup assorted berries: blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or similar fruit

·      2 tablespoons of sugar

·      1 bottle of sparkling apple cider, alcohol-free

·      5 flute stemmed glasses or tall glasses

 

Directions

1. Add half the berries and sugar into a small bowl or container. Combine with a spoon and muddle until you get a smooth puree.

2. Add two teaspoons of berry puree to each glass and fill halfway with sparkling apple cider. Stir gently.

3. Add a few whole berries to each glass, top with cider, and serve. 

 

About the author

 

Franco Salzillo is a food and wine writer, and a certified sommelier with ten years of experience. He’s most happy when writing about tasty topics, especially drinks that can be served with dishes made from the produce at the Española Farmers Market.

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