This Bikini Bellini Cocktail is Perfect for Your Summer Vacation

With the summer fast approaching, you may start longing for a tropical vacation so that you can enjoy the warm weather. Even if you aren’t going on vacation yet, you can already start enjoying the summer mood by slurping on a saucy Bikini Bellini cocktail. Here is your guide to making this cocktail which will be perfect for your summer vacation.

Ingredients:

• 1 slice Persian cucumber
• 1/2 granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1 ounce pineapple juice
• 4 ounces Prosecco
• Pineapple wedge and basil leaves

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Instructions:

1. Cook the sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Then, add basil and cucumber and stir to combine. Once combined, allow the cucumber and basil syrup to cool.
2. Strain 2 tablespoons of syrup into a small bowl.
3. Pour the strained syrup into a champagne glass along with 1 ounce of pineapple juice before topping it off with Prosecco.
4. Garnish with pineapple wedge and basil leaves.