The Bellini, a mixture of Prosecco and peach purée, was invented in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of the legendary Harry's Bar in Venice. Cipriani named the drink the 'Bellini' because its unique pink-orange color reminded him of the toga of a saint in a painting by the 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini. The original recipe uses white peaches, which are crushed and sieved to create a smooth pulp. The drink became an icon of the 'Dolce Vita' era, enjoyed by celebrities like Orson Welles and Humphrey Bogart. Today, it is one of Italy's most famous exports and a staple of brunch menus around the world. Because white peaches are seasonal, many bars use peach schnapps or yellow peaches, but purists insist on the original Venetian white peach variety for the authentic flavor.