Mint Bellinis

Think refreshment for summer gatherings, backyard bbq, girl's night, mother's day, brunch...

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 9 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 4 (12 ounce) cans  peach nectar
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  lemon, halved
• 1⁄4 cup  firmly packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 (750 ml) bottle  champagne or 2 1⁄2 cups sparkling water, chilled
•  lemon slices or  mint sprig, for garish

Directions

1. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil, and cook 20 minutes. Cool. Remove and discard lemon and mint. Store mixture in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve.
2. Stir in Champagne before serving. Serve over ice; garnish, if desired.