Cocktail
Puccini
How to make a Puccini - the fruity Italian aperitif of prosecco and fresh mandarin juice. Crisp, elegant and wonderfully easygoing.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Champagne fluteGlass
1Serving(s)
The Puccini is an elegant Italian aperitif from the family of Bellini variations: fresh mandarin juice meets sparkling prosecco. Crisp, fruity and quick to make - the perfect opener for a balmy evening.
Instructions
- Pour the fresh mandarin juice into a chilled champagne flute.
- Slowly top up with well-chilled prosecco.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a mandarin twist.
Garnish: Mandarin twist
Pro tip: Press the mandarin juice fresh and chill it well - juice from a carton leaves the drink without its fruity freshness.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Puccini differ from the Bellini?
The Bellini uses peach puree, the Puccini fresh mandarin juice - both belong to the Italian aperitif family.
Can I use orange juice instead of mandarin juice?
It is possible, but then it becomes more of a Mimosa. The mandarin juice gives the Puccini its characteristic fine sweetness.
Which sparkling wine works best?
A dry prosecco is classic, a brut sparkling wine works wonderfully too.
Ingredients
- Fresh mandarin juice3 cl
- Prosecco or dry sparkling wine9 cl
- Mandarin twist1 piece
