Cozy up and toast the special moments this fall and winter with a cocktail made with a sparkling Pennsylvania wine. This cranberry Bellini puts a spin on the usual peachy recipe with a warm, russet glow and tart-sweetness of cranberries and orange.
This elegant drink may look sophisticated, but it’s delightfully simple to create in less than 10 minutes. Combine cranberry jam and a bit of orange liqueur in your flute glass, then pour a sparkling PA Chardonnay wine into the glass for a bit of effervescence. Choose a dry, oaky wine or a sweet sparkler for a range of undertones. Fresh cranberries coated with sparkling sugar make a most magical garnish to top it all off. Cheers!
Cranberry Bellini
| Yield |
|---|
| Serves 1 |
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | 4 min | 9 min |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating cranberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons cranberry jam, strained
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
- Pennsylvania Sparkling Chardonnay, chilled, for serving
Method
- Combine sugar and water in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add cranberries. Strain cranberries and place onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover berries evenly with additional sugar, rolling to coat. Set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cranberry jam to a flute glass. Slowly add orange liqueur, stirring until combined. Top with Sparkling Chardonnay Pennsylvania Wine. Garnish with cranberries and serve.
The PA Vines & Wines series was created in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Wine Association with Round 8, Act 39 grant funding from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).
The Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA) is a trade association that markets and advocates for the limited licensed wineries in Pennsylvania.
- Photo, video and recipe: Dish Works
