a simple cocktail that originated in Italy. It is an equal mixture of Champagne and peach juice, often served at celebrations.
the original Bellini Cocktail is said to have been invented in Harry's Bar in Venice. It consists of pureed white peaches and Prosecco. Generally however, champagne is now commonly used in place of Prosecco. Other fruits and/or flavoured liqueurs are sometimes substituted for the peach puree.
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Foremost a lyricist, Bellini was the quintessential composer of Bel canto opera.
Born in Catania, Sicily, Italy, Bellini was a child prodigy and legend has it he could sing an air of Firoavanti at eighteen months, began studying music theory at two, the piano at three, and by the age of five could play well.
Bellini died in Puteaux, near Paris, and was buried next to Chopin in Pere Lachaise.