Bellini

Bellini

The Bellini cocktail is a timeless classic celebrated for its simplicity and elegance. Hailing from Venice, Italy, it combines white peach purée with chilled Prosecco, resulting in a delightful fusion of natural sweetness and sparkling effervescence.

The ripe white peach brings a fruity and aromatic profile to the mix, perfectly complemented by the crisp and bubbly nature of Prosecco.

Typically served in a flute glass, the Bellini is a refreshingly light and visually captivating cocktail, often garnished with a slice of fresh peach, making it a beloved choice for those who appreciate the perfect blend of fresh fruit and sparkling wine in a beautifully balanced and simply sophisticated drink.

Ingredients

For the Peach Puree:

  • 4 Medium white peaches, pitted and quartered
  • 3 Ice cubes
  • 1 Teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1/2 Tablespoon sugar, or 3/4 ounce simple syrup, to taste

For One Cocktail:

  • 60ml Peach puree
  • 120ml Chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine
  • Peach slice, for garnish

Steps

Making the Peach Puree :

  1. In a blender or food processor, add the peaches, ice, lemon juice, and sugar (or syrup).
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Taste and add more sweetener or lemon juice as needed


Make the Bellini:

  1. Pour a measurement of peach puree into one Champagne flute.
  2. Slowly top with sparkling wine while gently stirring to incorporate. If you like, garnish with a slice of peach, either slit and rested on the rim or dropped into the glass.

Store the remaining peach puree for up to a week, or continue making additional Bellinis.