Watermelon Bellinis

This drink is a twist on the classic Bellini, a post–World War II cocktail of white peach puree and Champagne, first mixed at Harry's Bar in Venice. Freezing the watermelon before pureeing lends the drink a slightly slushy consistency. If you prefer a smoother texture, simply chill the watermelon. Serve in Champagne flutes.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 3  cups  cubed seeded watermelon, frozen
• 2  tablespoons  sugar
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 3  cups  chilled prosecco or other sparkling wine, divided
• Julienne-cut lemon rind (optional)

Preparation

1. Place watermelon, 2 tablespoons sugar, juice, and 1 cup wine in a blender; process until smooth. Pour about 1/3 cup watermelon mixture into each of 8 glasses. Pour 1/4 cup remaining wine into each glass. Garnish with lemon rind, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

94

Fat:

0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.4g

Carbohydrate:

9.3g

Fiber:

0.2g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.1mg

Sodium:

1mg

Calcium:

4mg