Name: Bellini Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 cups sliced peaches (about 3-4 medium peaches); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon hot water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 (750ml) bottle prosecco sparkling wine (chilled)

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A Bellini Cocktail is a sweet, yet crisp cocktail that is incredibly simple to prepare with a jaw-dropping presentation.

Whether toasting to the new year, relaxing on a lazy summer evening, or entertaining for brunch, a Bellini is a perfect accompaniment.

What is a Bellini Cocktail?

A Bellini is an Italian cocktail that is made with peach puree and prosecco.

This incredibly simple cocktail is one of my all-time favorites! Not only is it incredibly easy to prepare, but a Bellini Cocktail also tastes divine!

The fresh peach puree adds just the right amount of sweetness to the drink, balancing out the crispness of the prosecco. But it also adds a creamy, slightly thick consistency to the cocktail, which results in a luxurious mouthfeel.

This classic Italian cocktail is often reserved for holiday celebrations, but as this recipe comes together so effortlessly, I believe it is worthy to be enjoyed year-round!

Key Ingredients

A Bellini is made with prosecco and peach puree. I have seen recipes using peach nectar, but for the BEST version of this cocktail, the homemade peach puree is the way to go! Not only will it add the ultimate peach flavor and rich texture to your Bellini, but it also is pretty easy to make.

Peach Puree: For the peach puree technically you will need peaches, lemon juice, and sugar. In the summer months, when peaches are in season, I recommend using fresh ripe, Eastern peaches. Otherwise, frozen peach slices work beautifully.
Prosecco: Because bellinis are an Italian cocktail, they are classically made with prosecco instead of champagne. The difference between the two sparkling wines is subtle, and therefore feel free to interchange if desired.

How to Make Peach Puree

The peach puree comes together super quickly and can be made up to 5 days in advance, which is perfect for entertaining purposes.

If using fresh peaches, peel the peaches, remove the pit, and slice them into thick slices.
Place the fresh peach slices, or defrosted frozen peach slices into a blender or food processor fitted with an s-blade.
In a small bowl, combine hot water with sugar and whisk until dissolved, to form a simple syrup. You want your sugar to be fully dissolved so that your peach puree will not be gritty. If needed, heat for 10-15 seconds in the microwave to help the sugar dissolve.
Add the sugar mixture and fresh lemon juice to the blender and blend until smooth.
It is absolutely CRUCIAL to strain the puree. That way any solids will be discarded and the bellini will be smooth and creamy. No one wants lumps in a cocktail!
Once prepared, refrigerate the puree until chilled.

Peach Puree in mesh strainer next to blender.

How to Make a Bellini Cocktail

Once your peach puree is made, this cocktail couldn't be any easier to prepare!

Place 2 tablespoons of the peach puree into a champagne flute.
Top with chilled prosecco.
Gently stir to combine and serve immediately.

Two glasses of peach bellini with prosecco in the background.

Serving Suggestions

This classic Italian cocktail is often reserved for holiday celebrations, but this easy bellini recipe comes together so effortlessly, I believe it is worthy to enjoy year-round and is especially delightful when made with fresh peaches.

Serve Bellini Cocktails in place of mimosas at brunch. They are delicious when paired with a Breakfast Casserole, Quiche, or French Toast Casserole.
Add Bellinis to your cocktail party menu, alongside Antipasto Skewers, Bacon Wrapped Dates, and Bruschetta.
Serve Bellinis with Shrimp Scampi Pasta or Chicken Piccata for a delightful meal.

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Bellini Cocktail

Made with sweet fresh peach puree and prosecco, this Peach Bellini is a sweet, yet crisp cocktail that is incredibly simple to prepare and has a jaw-dropping presentation.

5 from 9 votes

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Course: Beverage

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

▢ 3 cups sliced peaches about 3-4 medium peaches
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
▢ 1 tablespoon hot water
▢ 1 teaspoon sugar
▢ 1 (750ml) bottle prosecco sparkling wine chilled

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. If needed, microwave the mixture for 10-15 seconds to help the sugar fully dissolve.
Wash and peel the fresh peaches, remove the pit, and slice or dice into large chunks.
Combine the peaches, sugar water, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain this mixture over a large bowl, using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any solids. Refrigerate the puree until fully chilled, or up to 5 days.
To assemble the cocktails, stir the peach puree and then add 2 tablespoons of the peach puree into a champagne glass. Top with chilled prosecco. Gently stir and then serve immediately.

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Notes

Peaches: Feel free to use defrosted, frozen peaches in place of fresh peaches.

Sugar: If you have really ripe, sweet peaches, feel free to omit the sugar or if the peaches are underripe or not very sweet, feel free to increase the sugar slightly.

To make in advance: Prepare the peach puree up to 5 days before intending to serve. Store the puree in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up 5 days. Mix well before assembling the bellinis.

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This post was originally published in 2020 and updated in 2022.