Blueberry Bellini Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- Laylitaâs Recipesâ Honeydew Melon Bellini
- Yum Sugarâs Blood Orange Bellini
- The Gourmet Foodieâs Peach Bellini Mimosa
- Blueberry Bellini Cocktail
- Simple syrup:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz. fresh blueberries (can also use frozen blueberries that are defrosted)
- 1 (750 ml) bottle Prosecco, champagne, or other sparkling wine
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 649g | |
| Calories 633 | |
| Calories from Fat 12 | 2% |
| Total Fat 1.42g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.13g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 334mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 162.42g | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 34% |
| Sugars 142.83g | 95% |
| Protein 3.19g | 5% |
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