Transform your brunch into a dreamy escape with this elegant twist on a classic Bellini cocktail. The soft floral notes of lavender dance perfectly with sweet summer peaches and sparkling prosecco.
This quick 10-minute recipe needs just four simple ingredients. You’ll need fresh peach puree, lavender simple syrup, prosecco, and a spring of fresh lavender for garnish.
The drink’s gentle purple hue and fruity aroma make it perfect for garden parties, wedding showers, or lazy weekend mornings.
A Bellini stands out from other brunch cocktails thanks to its smooth texture and balanced sweetness. The addition of lavender creates a fresh take that feels both fancy and relaxed. It’s ideal for those who want to try something new without straying too far from tradition.
Lavender Peach Bellini Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
For Lavender Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
For Bellini:
- 3 ripe peaches pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup lavender syrup
- 1 bottle prosecco 750ml, chilled
- Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- First, make the lavender syrup. Mix water and sugar in a small saucepan, then heat until the sugar dissolves. Add lavender buds and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and cool.
- Next, blend peaches until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove pulp.
- Add 2 tablespoons of peach puree to each champagne flute.
- After that, pour 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup into each glass.
- Fill the glasses with prosecco, and stir gently with a cocktail spoon.
- Finally, garnish with fresh lavender sprigs.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Lavender Peach Bellini offers a bright and refreshing blend of sweet and floral notes. The fresh peach puree brings natural sweetness with hints of honey and stone fruit.
Lavender adds a gentle, aromatic touch that doesn’t overpower the drink. The light floral notes complement the peach perfectly, creating a balanced and elegant cocktail.
The prosecco brings crisp bubbles and subtle citrus notes. Its dry finish cuts through the sweetness of the peach, making each sip clean and bright.
Aroma Profile:
- Fresh peach
- Light lavender
- Citrus zest
- Honey
Flavor Notes:
- Primary: Sweet peach, mild lavender
- Secondary: Crisp bubbles, citrus
- Finish: Clean, dry, slightly floral
The drink’s color is a soft peachy-pink with a light purple tint from the lavender. Tiny bubbles rise steadily through the glass, carrying the fresh aromas upward.
This cocktail works well as a brunch drink or afternoon refresher. The flavors are most pronounced when served at 38-40°F (3-4°C).
Substitutes
You can switch out ingredients in this cocktail to match what you have at home or your taste preferences.
Replace peach nectar with mango, apricot, or pear nectar. Each gives the drink a different but tasty twist.
For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling cider or alcohol-free prosecco instead of champagne. You can also mix sparkling water with a splash of white grape juice.
If you don’t have lavender syrup, try using:
- Vanilla syrup
- Rose syrup
- Elderflower syrup
- Honey simple syrup
Note: The drink’s color might change depending on which substitutes you pick. The taste will be a bit different too, but still refreshing.
Fresh peaches work in place of nectar during peach season. Just blend 2-3 ripe peaches until smooth.
