A Peach Bellini brings a splash of Italian elegance to any gathering. This sweet and bubbly drink started at Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy, during the 1940s.

The classic recipe mixes fresh peach puree with chilled Prosecco for a light and refreshing cocktail.

The drink takes its name from Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini, who used soft peach colors in his art. People love this drink at brunches, weddings, and summer parties.

Making a Peach Bellini at home is simple and costs less than ordering one at a restaurant. The recipe needs just two main items and takes five minutes to prepare.

Peach Bellini Cocktail Recipe

The classic Peach Bellini combines fresh peach puree with sparkling Prosecco wine for a light and refreshing cocktail perfect for brunch or celebrations.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

2 ripe peaches pitted and sliced
1 bottle Prosecco chilled
1 teaspoon simple syrup optional
Fresh peach slices for garnish
Ice cubes for chilling

Instructions

Peel and pit the peaches, then cut them into small chunks.

Place peach chunks in a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain the peach puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp.
Add 1 oz (2 tablespoons) of peach puree to each champagne flute.

Slowly pour chilled Prosecco into each glass, filling about 3/4 full.
Stir gently with a mixing spoon to combine.
Garnish with a fresh peach slice.

Notes

Keep peach puree and Prosecco well-chilled before mixing. The puree can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Fresh peaches work best, but frozen peaches can work in a pinch. Avoid canned peaches as they’re too sweet.

For best results, use a dry Prosecco rather than sweet varieties. This balances the natural sweetness of the peaches.

Each bottle of Prosecco makes about 6-8 cocktails.

Tasting Notes

A Peach Bellini combines sweet peach puree with crisp Prosecco to create a light and refreshing cocktail. The drink offers a gentle fizz that tickles the tongue.

The peach flavors shine through with natural sweetness, backed by the dry, fruity notes of the sparkling wine. Fresh peach puree adds a smooth texture that balances well with the bubbles.

The color ranges from pale pink to light orange, depending on the ripeness of the peaches used. When held up to light, tiny bubbles dance upward through the peachy hue.

Flavor Profile:

Primary: Sweet peach, fresh stone fruit
Secondary: Bright citrus, wine grapes
Finish: Clean, effervescent

The drink starts sweet and ends dry, making it perfect for warm weather sipping. The alcohol content stays mild at around 6-8% ABV, letting the fruit flavors take center stage.

This cocktail works best when served very cold in a champagne flute. The narrow glass helps maintain the bubbles and concentrate the peachy aromas.

Peach Bellini Cocktail Recipe