Peach Bellini

The classic Bellini was created at Harry's Bar in Venice and is one of the best cocktails for fresh peach season.

Ingredients (2 drinks)

• 2 ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 4-6 oz chilled Prosecco

• Optional: 1 tsp simple syrup or honey (if peaches aren't very sweet)

Instructions

Make the Peach Purée

1. Blend peaches and lemon juice until completely smooth.

2. Taste and add a little sweetener if needed.

3. For an ultra-smooth Bellini, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Assemble

1. Add 2-3 tablespoons peach purée to each Champagne flute.

2. Slowly top with chilled Prosecco.

3. Stir gently once or twice.

4. Serve immediately.

Frozen Peach Bellini

Blend:

• 2 cups frozen peaches

• ½ cup Prosecco

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp honey

Serve in chilled glasses.

Non-Alcoholic Version

Replace the Prosecco with:

• Sparkling water

• Sparkling white grape juice

• Sparkling peach water