Bellini

This drink is widely believed to have been created between 1934 - 1948 at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France, by Guiseppe Cipriana. There is no early literature or hard evidence supporting this claim. However, there is also nothing definitive stating the drink was not invented by this person at this location.

This drink is very recent, it may not even be considered a classic, here is an early printing:

Blithe spirits: a toast to the cocktail by Jill Spalding in 1988

"BELLINI Invented at Harry's Bar in Venice in 1943, this fruity champagne cocktail was inspired by the sweet flavor of Italy's soft white peaches. Blend five or six measures of peach nectar with a few ice cubes."

This same story appears over and over even today, with only minor differences. This drink appears several times between 1985 - 1987, which is a strong indicator this drink was created during this timeframe. References to Bellini prior to this are of the person and not the drink. Here is an early printing of the opera composer:

Bellini's opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini in 1859

"BELLINI'S OPERA. NORMA"

This drink was very likely named after the opera composer, however, it could have been created by a bartender named Bellini. This drink may have been created in France, but early literature would suggest many locations of origin. This drink does appear in print at the same time of the introduction of peach schnapps, but there appears to be no link between the two.

This drink dates between 1985 - 1987 and contained at least as of then:

Shake these ingredients:

Peach Puree (Fresh white peaches)

Light Rum (Modern)

Top with Champagne

Serve up in a champagne flute

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