Bellini Blush Champagne Cocktail Recipe
The Bellini Blush is a fruity, sparkling cocktail that combines peach puree with champagne. This drink is perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Equipment
- Champagne flute
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring spoons
- Small strainer
- Spoon: For stirring.
Ingredients
For one Bellini Blush cocktail, you'll need:
- 2 ounces fresh peach puree
- 4 ounces chilled champagne or prosecco
- 1/4 ounce raspberry liqueur
- Fresh peach slice for garnish
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. If peaches aren't in season, good quality frozen peaches work too. Pick a dry champagne or prosecco to balance the sweetness of the fruit.
Instructions
Make the peach puree:
- Peel and pit 2-3 ripe peaches
- Blend until smooth
- Strain to remove any chunks
- Add 2 ounces of peach puree to a champagne flute
- Pour in 1/4 ounce of raspberry liqueur
- Slowly add 4 ounces of cold champagne or prosecco
- Stir gently with a spoon to mix
- Garnish with a fresh peach slice
Serve right away while the drink is cold and bubbly.
Notes
Chill the champagne and glasses before making the cocktail
Use ripe peaches for the best taste
Make extra peach puree and freeze it for future use
For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water instead of champagne
Try different fruit purees like strawberry or mango for variety
Use ripe peaches for the best taste
Make extra peach puree and freeze it for future use
For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water instead of champagne
Try different fruit purees like strawberry or mango for variety