Mint Bellinis

By MC042561

Pair this classic drink with an Italian-inspired menu of appetizers to celebrate its Italian roots. First served on the banks of the Venice, the popular champagne-and-peach cocktail has gained popularity world-wide as a brunch or early-evening drink.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 4 (12-ounce) cans peach nectar
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Champagne or 2 1/2 cups sparkling water
• Garnish: lemon slices

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation
Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil, and cook 20 minutes. Cool. Remove and discard lemon and mint; store mixture in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve. Stir in Champagne before serving. Serve over ice; garnish, if desired.