PERFECT PEACH BELLINI

Peach Bellini

Ahhhh sweet fresh peaches, nectar from heaven!  And the only thing that could be better than sweet fresh peach juice dribbling down your chin, is a tall chilled flute of  bubbly Peach Bellini...

On a cold winter day, I'm dreaming about spring break and warm sunny days, but I'm especially wishing for a perfect Peach Bellini!  

Perfect Peach Bellini

Traditional Italian Peach Bellinis are made with just white peaches and prosecco and have a pale pink hue.  For my perfect Peach Bellini, I use a Peach Simple Syrup and frozen peaches to create a frozen Peach Purée to use as a base, and a splash of Peach Vodka or Peach Schnapps takes it to the next level. Top with prosecco, champagne or sparkling wine and you’ve got the perfect spring or summertime drink!

Peach Bellini

PERFECT PEACH BELLINI SECRETS...

• Both the Peach Simple Syrup and the Peach Purée can be made ahead of time and kept in your freezer until ready to serve.
• A splash of Peach Vodka or Peach Schnapps is optional, but takes these to the next level!
• If you don’t have Prosecco, you can also use Champagne or Sparkling Wine.
• Prosecco often costs less than Champagne, so making a true Bellini also saves you some money too!
• Be sure to pour and stir gently so as not to lose the fizz.
• Use store-bought peach juice or nectar in place of the peach purée in a pinch.
• Storing your Peach Purée: The peach purée should be good in the freezer for about three months in an airtight container.  The fresh lemon juice acts as a preservative. 
• You can also freeze the Peach Purée in an ice cube tray, and use an individual frozen Peach Purée cube for each drink. 
• Want an alcohol-free version? Use sparkling water with a splash of lemon juice or your favorite flavored variety.

Perfect Peach Bellini

Peach Bellinis are one of my favorite girlfriend drinks...and my girls just love these!  Perfect for brunch, or a fun baby or bridal shower.  Also pretty darn wonderful for Easter Brunch or Mother's Day breakfast.  

Thanks to some wonderful frozen sweet peaches, these can be enjoyed any day of the year, and should be prescribed to remind you of long and lazy summery days.

Cheers to you - heaven is yours for sipping!

PERFECT PEACH BELLINI

Traditional Italian Peach Bellinis are made with just white peaches and prosecco and have a pale pink hue.  For my perfect Peach Bellini, I use a Peach Simple Syrup and frozen peaches to create a frozen Peach Purée to use as a base, and a splash of Peach Vodka or Peach Schnapps takes it to the next level. Top with prosecco, champagne or sparkling wine and you’ve got the perfect spring or summertime drink!
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Perfect Peach Bellini

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sugar or 1 cup Peach Simple Syrup (see my recipe)
One 1-pound bag frozen peaches
Peach Vodka or Peach Schnapps
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Prosecco (you can also use champagne or sparkling wine
Fresh peach slices, for garnish
 
HOW I MAKE THESE:

1. PREPARE Peach Simple Syrup:  If not using my Peach Simple Syrup, make a simple syrup by adding the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a very small saucepan and heating over low heat until all of the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a container and allow to cool completely in the fridge.
2. PREPARE Peach Purée:  Add frozen peaches and lemon juice in a blender with the cold simple syrup; blend until smooth.  Pour mixture into a container and store in freezer until reach to serve.   
3. PREPARE PEACH BELLINI:  To serve, spoon frozen Peach Puree into a champagne flute until 1/4 full, add a splash of peach vodka or peach schnapps, and top off with very cold prosecco, champagne or sparkling wine. 
4. Garnish with fresh peach slices and serve immediately.

 
YIELD:  6 to 8 servings
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RECIPE NOTES: 

• Both the Peach Simple Syrup and the Peach Purée can be made ahead of time and kept in your freezer until ready to serve.
• A splash of Peach Vodka or Peach Schnapps is optional, but takes these to the next level!
• If you don’t have Prosecco, you can also use Champagne or Sparkling Wine.
• Prosecco often costs less than Champagne, so making a true Bellini also saves you some money too!
• Be sure to pour and stir gently so as not to lose the fizz.
• Use store-bought peach juice or nectar in place of the peach purée in a pinch.
• Storing your Peach Purée: The peach purée should be good in the freezer for about 3 months in an airtight container.  The fresh lemon juice acts as a preservative. 
• You can also freeze the Peach Purée in an ice cube tray, and use an individual frozen Peach Purée cube for each drink. 
• Want an alcohol-free version? Use sparkling water with a splash of lemon juice or your favorite flavored variety.

Originally posted April 2012; revised and reposted February 2020.
 
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