Step Back to 1940s Venice: The Birthplace of the Iconic Bellini Cocktail
Travel back to 1940s Venice, where Harry’s Bar transformed simple ingredients into an icon.
Imagine sipping on a peachy, fizzy cocktail with a name that ties the Renaissance to your taste buds. The Bellini, one of the most iconic cocktails in the world, owes its moniker to none other than the Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini.
This effervescent concoction—made with prosecco and peach nectar—was first created at the legendary Harry’s Bar in Venice during the 1940s. Giuseppe Cipriani, the bar’s founder, was inspired by the delicate hues of a toga in one of Bellini’s paintings, and the cocktail was christened in the artist’s honor. What started as a seasonal Venetian delight has since become a global symbol of sophistication and celebration.
Next time you sip on a Bellini, let its sparkling sweetness transport you to the grandeur of the Renaissance, where art and indulgence seamlessly merge. Cheers to Bellini—for the cocktail and the master behind the name.
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