This is a wonderful thing to do with the plethera of peaches that appear in the summer – especially the ones at are oh-so-ripe. Freeze them and enjoy all year.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces peach juice (or puree, nectar)
- 4 ounces sparkling wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
Directions:
- Pour the peach juice into a Champagne flute.
- Slowly top with sparkling wine.
Peachy Tips for Making a Great Bellini
When it comes to the peach ingredient, there are options.
Use fresh peaches when possible. For an interesting twist, choose a selection of peach varieties and combine them into a juice or puree.
Fresh peach juice is easy. In an electric juicer, simply slice and pit the peaches and process them into juice. Be sure to remove the pit first, leave the skin on – it is edible. It’s also a good idea to strain the juice to make sure the drink is free of chunks.
Got a blender? Make a peach puree. Again, wash, pit, and slice the peaches, then blend them up until smooth. Add a teaspoon each of sugar and lemon juice to enhance the flavor. Be sure to strain the puree to remove any large bits of fruit.
Canned peach juice would be another choice, or even peach nectar.
Peach schnapps? Skip all of the other peach ingredients and simply pour a shot of peach schnapps into the glass. It will make the Bellinis a little stronger than intended, but it’s still mild and there is no problem finding schnapps
Don’t forget to save a few slices of peach for a garnish. Either cut a slit in each slice and rest them on the rim of each glass or drop a slice inside the flute and pour the drink on top. Quickly dunk each slice in lemon juice to prevent it from browning and toss them into the freezer for an hour or two. To keep the fruit from freezing together, place them in a single layer on a plate or another flat surface. When it’s Bellini time, the frozen fruit will keep your drinks cold with no dilution.
In general, homemade peach puree or juice should be good in the refrigerator for up to one week in a well-sealed container, particularly if a dash of lemon juice is added to act as a preservative. It can also be frozen.
Serves: 1
Source: The Spurce
