Peach Bellini
With a fresh peach, peach schnapps, and champagne, this Venice native is one of Italys most popular cocktails. Garnish with a peach slice or cherry.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 10 (60 g) dates [or alternative sweetener], pitted
- 1 pound (455 g) peaches, halved, pitted
- 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne [or prosecco]
Directions
- To make the peach purée, place water, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and peaches into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
- To make the Bellini, place 2 Tablespoons of the peach purée into champagne flutes and top with 3-4 ounces of sparkling wine. Stir and enjoy!
Chef's Notes
- The peach purée can be frozen for later use or used for a variety of different cocktails and mocktails.