Peach Bellini

Miraklegirl's Note:

Bellinis are a very popular summer drink in my hometown of Calgary. This recipe comes from "O Magazine". Cook time includes 1/2 hour rest time.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 large peaches , cut into chunks
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 bottle champagne or 1 bottle sparkling wine

Garnish

• 1 large peach , cut into 6 slices
• 6 sprigs mint

Directions:

1. Combine peach chunks, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. Allow to sit 30 minutes.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring in sugar until dissolved.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
6. Pour through a strainer, pressing solids to extract flavor and juices.
7. Chill and discard solids.
8. Place about 1 tbsp of the peach syrup in a flute and fill with champagne.
9. Garnish with a peach slice and mint sprig.

Reviews

[on the rocks]

if don't any alcahol in it u can use non-sweetend iced tea instead of champagne and it isn't bitter at all because of the flavor!

[Merlot]

Ahhhhh. You just can't beat a good Peach Bellini! I also have a Vita Mix so I did not need to cook the mixture. The ratio of ingredients were right on to produce a WONDERFUL drink. I used Prosecco champagne. This is the good life! :-)

[Rita~]

I had frozen peaches over the summer so I used those. Added them to my vita mix along with the sugar and lemon juice. Blended till totally smooth and icy. Place 1 tblespoon onto each glass and topped slowly with champagne. No need to cook with the vita mix!