PEACH BELLINI

By pbaumgartner

(Peg’s recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 large peaches, cut into chunks
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 bottle Champagne or sparkling wine

Preparation

Step 1

Combine peach chunks, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Allow to rest 30 minutes. Place mixture in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce
Heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour through a strainer, pressing solids to extract
Flavor and juices. Chill. Discard any solids.
Place about 1 tablespoon peach syrup in each flute and fill with Champagne. Garnish with peach slice and mint sprig.