Food Recipes This Peach Bellini Recipe Will Become Your Go-To Brunch Cocktail Be the first to rate & review! This classic Italian drink only requires two simple ingredients. By Lacey Muinos Published on May 28, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Knape/Getty Images Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink Jump to Nutrition Facts What do the mimosa, bloody Mary, and espresso martini all have in common? They’re all tasty alcoholic drinks you can find on brunch menus all over the world, but there’s one more you should know—the Bellini. The Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail commonly enjoyed at brunch because it’s refreshing, fizzy, and fruity. It’s also incredibly easy to make at home since it only requires two ingredients. Traditional Bellinis are made with peach purée and Prosecco, notes Amy Traynor, a cocktail recipe developer and author of The Essential Bar Book. However, any sparkling white wine that isn’t too sweet will do the trick, Traynor points out.Though it’s just as popular today as it was at the time of its inception, the Bellini’s history dates back to 1948 in Venice, Italy. Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of world-famous Harry's Bar, is credited with creating the Bellini. Inspired by the Venetian countryside, Cipriani concocted the Bellini to make use of the region’s fresh white peaches and stunning sparkling wines. The result was a delicious drink that tastes just as vibrant as it looks. Its bold colors, similar to those found in Venetian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini’s works of art, lend the drink its name.You can enjoy a peach Bellini any time of year, but it’s especially popular during the warm summer months when white peaches are in season. Here’s how to make a peach Bellini so you can whisk yourself away to the Italian coast, or impress your guests at your next brunch party. Chill your Champagne flutes ahead of time so your drink stays colder for longer.If you’re buying peach purée, opt for one without added sugar as this could throw off the flavor of the cocktail.A Bellini is traditionally made with Prosecco, but you can also use a sparkling white wine that isn’t too sweet, such as Cava, or even a dry sparkling rosé. Ingredients 2 ounces peach purée 4 ounces prosecco Garnish with 1 peach slice, sprig of mint, or lemon twist (optional) Directions Gather your ingredients. Traditional Bellini recipes call for homemade peach purée made from fresh, ripe white peaches, but you can also take the store-bought route, according to Traynor. This will save you a couple of minutes if you’re in a pinch. You’ll also need a bottle of Prosecco or another sparkling white wine—preferably one that isn’t too sweet. A dry sparkling rosé or Cava are the perfect bubbly beverages to use in place of Prosecco, notes Traynor. You can also opt for a non-alcoholic alternative, if desired. If you’re making homemade peach purée, rinse and peel your fresh, ripe white peaches. Use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to remove the skin, but be careful not to chip away at the flesh. Chop the peaches, transfer them to a mixing bowl, and muddle them to create fresh peach purée. When pouring a Bellini, the ideal ratio of peach purée to Processo is 1:2, so measure out your ingredients to get the right proportions. Remove your chilled Champagne flutes from the refrigerator and add the peach purée to the bottom. Top off the flute with the chilled Prosecco. Tilt the glass and pour slowly so the wine doesn’t spill over the top. For garnish, Traynor recommends a sliced peach, sprig of mint, or lemon twist. Cheers! Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 130 Calories 0g Fat 12g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 130 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 10mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 9g Protein 0g 1% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 108mg 2% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.