MARMALADE BELLINI
Have you ever tried the marmalade Bellini? A festive cocktail especially crafted for your Christmas gathering!
Christmas Magic with Marmalade Bellini
As the Christmas season approaches, my heart is filled with excitement, not just for the festivities, but also for the joy of experimenting with delightful cocktails to share with my family and friends. This year, my culinary imagination was sparked by the marmalade, a preserve that exudes the very essence of the holiday season…
Marmalade through history
Marmalade can be traced back to Greek and Roman times. The name “marmalade” comes from the Portuguese word “marmelos,” which refers to a quince paste similar in texture to an orange spread popular long before the commercialisation of marmalade in the late 18th century. Marmalade was an excellent way of providing vitamins when fresh fruit was not available, and the British used it to help prevent scurvy and other illnesses on board merchant ships.
A Toast to the Season
Growing up in France, Christmas was always a magical time, filled with family gatherings and mouthwatering feasts. I fondly remember the fragrance of freshly baked pastries, the warmth of mulled wine, and, of course, the joy of opening presents.
The Marmalade Bellini is a delightful way to toast to the season’s festivities. This cocktail combines the tangy sweetness of marmalade with the effervescence of sparkling white wine (Schlumberger or Prosecco for me).
Creating Your Own Tradition
With the Marmalade Bellini, you will enjoy an exquisite cocktail that also tells a story of the holiday season and the joy of spending time with loved ones. For me, the Marmalade Bellini is a cocktail that condenses the holiday spirit, invoking the warmth of tradition and the joy of personal connections…
Marmalade Magic
In love with marmalade ? You may enjoy those new recipes with the delicious citrus preserve :
What about some cookies or some typical Fremch pastries, the famous nonnettes from Dijon (orange gingerbread) !
Do not forget to leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! And if you have any variation of this recipe that you would like to share, I would love to hear it. Be sure to check out my other easy-peasy recipes on the blog for more culinary inspiration!
Happy cooking and bonne dégustation!
Sixtine ;)
MARMALADE BELLINI
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp fine-cut orange marmalade homemade or not
- 200 ml fresh orange juice smooth
- 75 cl Prosecco or Cremant sparkling wine chilled
- 4 rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the marmalade and orange juice over a low heat until the marmalade has melted.
- Transfer to a jug and leave it to cool down in the fridge.
- Divide the marmalade mix between 4 flute glasses.
- Pour over the sparkling wine of your choice and garnish with a rosemary sprig to serve.
