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Peach Bellini

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Published:4/28/2020Updated:4/28/2020
Peach Bellini –  refreshingly sweet and light, made with fresh pureed peaches and sparkling wine and a kiss of lemon. Perfect for brunch, dinner party or a simple summer gathering!
Peach Bellini
 
For those who celebrate Memorial Day in the U.S., I wish you a peaceful and meaningful celebration. For those who do the grind on a Monday, I just wish I could send each of you a glass of this bright and summer Peach Bellini to get you through the day. ‘Cause today, I’m adding this drink here to our Memorial Day menu.
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What  is a Peach Bellini?

This Peach Bellini is a decadent sweet and refreshingly good drink made with fresh pureed peaches and a sparkling wine. It is known to be a popular fruity brunch cocktail that has its origin in 1984 at Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy by a bartender named Giuseppe Cipriani.

But instead of naming this drink after him, he went on to name it after an Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini. Surprisingly, it was named after Bellini as the drink’s color mirrored that of the painter’s preferred warm and subdued color palette.

What is the difference between a Bellini and a Mimosa?

If you’re a fan of brunch, you probably have noticed the similarities of Bellini and Mimosa. However these two fruity cocktails are two different drinks. Mimosa is a classic morning drink made with sparkling wine or champagne and orange juice. Bellini on the other hand is somewhat cousins to Mimosa. Instead of orange juice, it’s made with peach puree. Traditionally, it’s made with Prosecco and white peaches (which are hard to find, by the way), but if you can’t find any, regular peaches would work great along with any kinds of sparkling wines.

Whether you love Mimosa’s citrusy flavor or Bellini’s sweet peach taste, you’ll have your taste buds thanking you for trying it out.

Glasses of Peach Bellini

What Else Can I Add Instead of Sparkling Wine?

Prosecco, a type of sparkling wine, is what makes the Peach Bellini, traditionally. However, any type of sparkling wine, works fine and also champagne. Moreover, you can use sparkling water with a splash of lemon juice for an alcohol-free version. Others would also go for equal parts of sparkling water and soda (like 7UP). Gingerale or sparkling cider makes a great substitute too.

How Strong is  a Bellini?

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Oh, you don’t have to worry if you see me with a glass of this Peach Bellini as this cocktail here has a low-proof cocktail at 7% ABV or 14 proof. It’s actually no stronger than an average glass of sparkling wine.

 
 

What Food Pairing Goes Well With Peach Bellini?

Since this is a brunch cocktail, all I could think of is a good green salad  to go along with this or any of the following below:

 Chicken and Waffles

Banana Pancakes

Cinnamon Bread Rolls

Spinach Quiche

Other Fruity Brunch Drinks You’ll Love

  1. Mango Margarita
  2. Strawberry Lemonade
  3. Mimosa
  4. Strawberry  Banana Smoothie
  5. Tropical Sangria

How to Make Peach Bellini?

Making drinks is one of my favorite tasks when hosting a party since it’s so easy and fun to make. Actually, I wanted to be a bartender when I was a kid. And yes, I did had few of those cool moves while pretending to be mixing drinks. 😉

Peach Bellini

This Peach Bellini is suuuper easy to prepare. You’ll probably want to make this all-summer long to keep you cool while at home.

Peach Bellini - Peach Slices
First off, you have to make the simple syrup and set it aside. Then wash, clean, slice the peaches. You may also leave the peach skins as is.
Peach Bellini - Peach Puree
Then place peaches  in a blender and blend until puree- remove and add to jar.
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 Pour the puree peach in a large pitcher.
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 Followed by lemon  Juice. This lemon juice prevents the discoloration of the peaches while balancing out the sweetness.
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Add the simple syrup you’ve made earlier . Stir until everything comes together. 
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Finally, add the sparkling wine.
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 Serve with ice cubes. Garnish with mint and sliced peaches

 

 
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Peach Bellini

Peach Bellini -  refreshingly sweet, light made with fresh pureed peaches and sparkling wine and kiss of lemon. Perfect for brunch, dinner party or a simple summer gathering!
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Italian
Servings 3 - 4 glasses

Ingredients

  • 3  medium-sized peaches , peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon  (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ⅓-½  cup (109 - 164 g) simple syrup , (recipe  below)
  • 1 bottle sparkling wine or  champagne 
  • fresh mint , for garnishing
  • extra 1-2 peaches , for garnishing

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup  (200 g) sugar
  • 1 cup  (237 ml) water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Simple Syrup

  • In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, keep stirring until sugar has dissolved- about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool.

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  • Place peaches  in a blender and blend until puree- remove and add to jar.
  • Pour in a large pitcher, followed by lemon juice. Then add syrup to taste. Stir until everything comes together. Add sparkling wine.
  • Serve with ice cubes. Garnish with mint and sliced peaches.

Tips & Notes:

  1. Want an alcohol-free version?  Use sparkling water with a splash of lemon juice or  go for equal parts of sparkling water and soda (like 7UP). Ginger ale or sparkling cider makes a great substitute too.
  2. You may remove or not the peach skin. Just be sure to rinse it with water before cutting.
  3. You may replace peach puree with store-bought peach juice or nectar.
  4. To make a Frozen Peach Bellini, freeze the peach puree in an ice cube tray and then add and blend them all with a little juice before you add the sparkling wine.
  5. You may experiment and replace the peach with other fruits like raspberries and strawberries. Or you can go for half peach and half pineapple combo for a more tropical twist.
  6. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1g| Calories: 180kcal (9%)| Carbohydrates: 47g (16%)| Protein: 2g (4%)| Fat: 1g (2%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Sodium: 22mg (1%)| Potassium: 404mg (12%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Sugar: 44g (49%)| Vitamin A: 650IU (13%)| Vitamin C: 15.1mg (18%)| Calcium: 14mg (1%)| Iron: 1.9mg (11%)
Author: Imma
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cocktail, party drinks, summer recipes
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Nutrition Facts
Peach Bellini
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 404mg12%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 44g49%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 650IU13%
Vitamin C 15.1mg18%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
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    1. Janice says

      Posted on 6/8 at 1:13PM

      Can you use frozen peaches?

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 6/8 at 8:42PM

        Yes you can.

        Reply
    2. Leisel says

      Posted on 5/28 at 5:13AM

      Can you use mangoes with this bellini? Mangoes are available and thought of them a a substitute.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 5/28 at 8:00AM

        Yes you can. Mangoes would work just fine .

        Reply

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