Peach Bellini
Peach puree + sparkling wine make the loveliest drink! With my easy hack you can make this peach Bellini recipe whenever the craving strikes.
Mother’s Day is fast approaching so I would like to share one of my favorite drinks for the occasion: the peach Bellini!
A peach Bellini recipe is pretty simple. It only has 2 ingredients so you might wonder why you even need a recipe!
Well, one of those ingredients is peach puree, and I don’t know about you but peeling, cooking, and pureeing peaches sounds like a lot of work for a drink. So I’ve come up with a few ideas to make it WAY easier for you to make a Bellini on a moment’s notice!
Keep reading to learn about my easy Bellini hack, but first here are a few other fabulous drink recipes you might like: white Russian, Moscow mule, and chocolate martini. <–All perfect for sipping on the patio on a gorgeous May day!
Table of Contents
- What is a Bellini?
- Why this is the best Bellini recipe
- What does a peach Bellini taste like?
- Ingredients
- Special equipment
- How to make a peach Bellini
- How to serve Bellinis
- Expert tips
- Frequently asked questions
- A few more of my best drink recipes
What is a Bellini?
This is a classic cocktail invented in Venice, Italy back in the 1940’s-ish. It consists of just 2 ingredients: peach puree and prosecco, an Italian sparkling white wine similar to champagne.
Why this is the best Bellini recipe
- Tastes amazing: It’s nice and peach-y, with that delightful fizz of prosecco!
- Few ingredients: Just 2 in fact!
- Easy to make: Legit takes 2 minutes.
- Special: Any time you’re talking bubbly it means a celebration!
What does a peach Bellini taste like?
This drink is very peach-forward, with a bubbly, fizzy quality from the prosecco. Simple but so, so good!
Ingredients
Peach puree: So here’s the big secret- I don’t actually make the peach puree. Although you can, it’s not hard! I have instructions for that below but the truth is, I just use baby food! It’s great because it’s shelf stable at room temperature (as long as it’s unopened) so you can just keep it in the cupboard for whenever that Bellini craving strikes!
Sparkling wine: Traditionally, Bellinis are made with prosecco, which is a white sparkling wine from Italy. It costs a lot less than French champagne, but it’s very similar. You could also use a domestic sparkling wine if you like.
Special equipment
- Spoon: For placing the peach puree in the bottom of the glass and for stirring everything up.
- Champagne flutes: These make your Bellini experience feel even more special!
How to make a peach Bellini
This is so simple you probably don’t even need these instructions!
Step 1: Peach
Spoon a little peach puree into the bottom of your champagne glasses.
You can use as much or as little as you like, depending upon how peachy and sweet you like your Bellini drink. I usually go with a tablespoon or two for each glass.
Step 2: Prosecco
Top it off with bubbly.
Be careful it bubbles up a ton and can spill over easily!
Give it a quick stir and it’s ready to enjoy!
How to serve Bellinis
This drink is perfect for a special occasion such as Mother’s Day, a baby shower or bridal shower, Easter, or New Years.
It can also work really well for a special brunch.
Enjoy it ice cold!
Add a wedge of fresh peach as a pretty garnish, or float in a few raspberries to make it extra special.
Expert tips
Other peach shortcuts: You could also try adding a spoonful of peach jam in place of the baby food. It will be a little sweeter but also really good! A splash of peach liqueur would also work really well.
Make your own peach puree: Peel fresh peaches, remove the pits, and puree them in a blender or food processor for a fresher take! White peaches would be especially authentic! Or use thawed frozen peach slices.
Make a big batch: If you’re entertaining a big crowd, you might want to mix up a whole pitcher at a time. This recipe scales really easily! Just use around 1/2 to 1 cup of peach puree for every 750 ml bottle of prosecco. Keep it chilled in the fridge; your guests can pour for themselves!
Or, just one at a time: Making Bellinis fresh only takes a minute or two, so why not mix each one up fresh so it’s nice and fizzy? Look for the little 4-packs of mini bottles at your Wine and Spirits shop.
Frequently asked questions
To some degree, but you’ll want to keep in mind that the prosecco will go flat after a while.
Pop any leftovers you may have into the fridge, but try to drink them up quickly or they will lose their fizz.
The below recipe makes 2 drinks, but it can be scaled up easily.
Nutritional info is for 1 drink, and it does not include any garnishes.
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Peach Bellini
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (38.5 g) pureed peaches
- 187 ml (187 g) prosecco
Instructions
- Place 2 tablespoons of pureed peaches in the bottom of each champagne flute.
- Top off with prosecco.
- Stir, and enjoy!
