Bellini
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Bellini can mean:
- A family of Italian painters, the most famous of which is Giovanni Bellini (c.1430-1516). His father was Jacopo Bellini and his brother was Gentile Bellini.
- Vincenzo Bellini (1801 - 1835), an Italian opera composer.
- a simple cocktail that originated in Italy. It is an equal mixture of Champagne and peach juice, often served at celebrations.
- the original Bellini Cocktail is said to have been invented in Harry's Bar in Venice. It consists of pureed white peaches and Prosecco. Generally however, champagne is now commonly used in place of Prosecco. Other fruits and/or flavoured liqueurs are sometimes substituted for the peach puree.