Bellini

By cnash

Ingredients

• White peaches, pitted and chopped -- 2 large
• Prosecco or other sparkling white wine -- 1 bottle

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from whats4eats.com

Preparation

Step 1

This refreshing cocktail was first served in Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy, sometime in the 1930s or '40s. Named after the Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini, this beautifully hued beverage is traditionally made with white peaches. If you can't find white peaches, regular peaches will do. Bellinis make the perfect beverage for brunches and New Year's or other celebrations.

Puree the peaches in a blender and strain through a sieve. Should make about 1 cup of puree.

Add the peach puree to a pitcher. Pour in the chilled proscesso and stir gently to mix. Serve in tall glasses or champagne flutes.

Variations

: Put 2 ounces of peach puree into the bottom of a tall glass or champagne flute and pour over 4 ounces of prosecco.

: use sparkling fruit juice or seltzer water in place of the prosecco.

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