Peach Bellini cocktails blend sweet peach flavors with sparkling prosecco for a refreshing drink. This recipe puts a spin on the classic Italian favorite.
It’s easy to make and perfect for brunch, parties, or any special occasion.
The peachy taste and bubbly fizz make this cocktail light and fun. Fresh peaches give the best flavor, but frozen or canned work too. The prosecco adds a crisp dryness that balances the fruit.
With just a few ingredients, you can whip up these tasty drinks in minutes.
They look pretty in champagne flutes garnished with peach slices. Serve them chilled for a cool treat on warm days.
Peach Bellini Bliss Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Champagne flutes
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon: For stirring.
Ingredients
For 4 servings of Peach Bellini Bliss Cocktail, you’ll need:
- 2 ripe peaches pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- 1 bottle 750 ml chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine
- Fresh peach slices for garnish
- Ripe juicy peaches work best for this recipe.
Instructions
Follow these steps to make your Peach Bellini Bliss Cocktail:
- Put the chopped peaches, lemon juice, and sugar (if using) in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl.
- Chill the peach puree for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour about 2 tablespoons of peach puree into each champagne flute.
- Slowly add chilled Prosecco to each glass, filling about 3/4 full.
- Stir gently to mix the puree and Prosecco.
- Garnish with a fresh peach slice.
Serve right away while the drink is cold and bubbly.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Peach Bellini Bliss Cocktail offers a light and refreshing taste. Its flavor profile combines sweet peach notes with the crisp bubbles of Prosecco.
On the nose, the drink presents a fruity aroma of ripe peaches. This scent carries through to the first sip, where the peach flavor takes center stage.
The Prosecco adds a dry, effervescent quality that balances the sweetness of the peach. Its bubbles create a pleasant tingle on the tongue.
As the cocktail finishes, a subtle hint of citrus may be detected. This adds complexity and prevents the drink from being overly sweet.
The texture is smooth and velvety, with the sparkling wine providing a lively mouthfeel. The cocktail’s pale peachy-pink color adds to its visual appeal.
This drink is best enjoyed chilled. Its light alcohol content makes it suitable for daytime events or as an aperitif before meals.
Substitute
Can’t find peaches for your Bellini? No problem! Other fruits work great too.
Try using nectarines or apricots instead. These stone fruits have a similar flavor and texture to peaches.
For a different twist, use berries like strawberries or raspberries. They’ll give your drink a pretty pink color.
Mango is another tasty option that adds a tropical flair.
If you don’t have fresh fruit, frozen works just as well. It even helps keep your drink cold.
Canned fruit in light syrup can work in a pinch too. Just drain off the extra liquid first.
No prosecco? Try another sparkling wine like cava or champagne.
For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
Here’s a quick list of substitutes:
- Fruit: nectarines, apricots, strawberries, raspberries, mango
- Prosecco: cava, champagne, sparkling water, lemon-lime soda