About this recipe

A timeless Italian cocktail born at Harry's Bar in Venice, the Peach Bellini is elegantly simple — silky fresh peach purée meets chilled Prosecco for a blush-pink, lightly sparkling drink that feels instantly celebratory. This home version uses ripe peaches (or a frozen shortcut) and a touch of lemon juice to keep the purée bright and vibrant. It's the perfect brunch cocktail: light, fruity, and endlessly crowd-pleasing.

Instructions

1. 1

   If using fresh fresh peach, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Score an X on the bottom of each fresh peach and blanch for 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. The skins will slip right off. Pit and roughly chop the fresh peach.

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   Add the chopped fresh peach and lemon juice to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds. Taste and add simple syrup or honey if the fresh peach are not very sweet.

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   For the smoothest result, strain the purée through a sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard any solids. You should have about 1 cup of purée. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve — the purée can be made up to 24 hours ahead.

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   Chill your Champagne flutes or wine glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving. This keeps the Bellini cold and the bubbles lively.

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   Spoon about 3–4 tablespoons (roughly ¼ cup) of peach purée into the bottom of each chilled glass.

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   Slowly pour the well-chilled prosecco over the purée, tilting the glass slightly as you pour to preserve the bubbles. Fill to about ¾ full. The prosecco will naturally lift and swirl the purée — give it one gentle stir with a long spoon if needed.

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   Garnish each glass with a fresh peach slice on the rim if desired. Serve immediately.