I count myself lucky to have a gal pal like Mrs. S. She is a visual artist, a vintage jewelry maven and a Bellini over Martini kind of lady. We can’t always get together (“Real Life” can be ill-mannered and cut in line), but, when we do, the conversation picks right back up where we last left it.
B&B liqueur combines the herbal liqueur Benedictine and French Brandy. As a cocktail, mixing Benedictine and Brandy became popular when Hemingway mentioned the beverage in one of his short stories. Soon thereafter, B&B became widely available to satisfy consumer demand for the cocktail.
A pitcher of B&B Mango Bellinis promises to soften the stalwart and brighten an already stellar day. There is something haunting and warm and fresh and complex about this cocktail. Perfect for a gab fest with your vintage friends or a marathon conversation with the keeper of your secrets.
For Mrs. S, B&B Mango Bellinis. Cin cin!
Here is the recipe Sally made.
Makes one pitcher about 5 servings
1 ripe mango
1 cup mango nectar
2 Tablespoons Dom Benedictine B & B liqueur
1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 bottle extra dry Prosecco (750 ml), chilled
1. Half the mango and remove the pulp. Using a blender, food processor or immersion blender, puree the mango pulp with the mango nectar. Put the mango puree into a large pitcher.
2. Add the B&B and lime juice. Stir to blend. Pour the prosecco into the pitcher. gently stir and serve bellinis in champagne flutes.
Recipe ©Sally James Mathis
Picture©Taylor Mathis
I was drawn to this Mango Bellini when I saw “mango” was in the ingredient list. I love fruity drinks and this one is perfect to share with friends anytime. Thanks for the recipe!