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    Recipes » Drinks » Cocktail Recipes

    Peach Bellini Recipe

    Published: Aug 13, 2019 · Modified: Aug 30, 2019 by Marissa Stevens · 36 Comments

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    peach bellini cocktails served in glass flutes

    How many restaurants become famous because of a simple cocktail? Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy is one of them. The Peach Bellini recipe is simple: white peach puree, Prosecco and a bit of raspberry or cherry juice for that signature pink glow.

    peach bellini cocktails served in flutes

    Peach Bellini Cocktails

    In 1931, Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry's Bar in a stone building along a canal near Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. Sometime between 1934 and 1948 he created a cocktail with a distinct pink color that reminded him of the hue of a saint's toga in a painting by Venetian artist, Giovanni Bellini. Thus the name: Peach Bellini.

    I've tried many a Peach Bellini Recipe to come up with my favorite (work, work, work 😉 ), and this is it! Many modern versions of the Bellini leave out the raspberry or cherry juice, replacing it with lemon juice and sugar. But I love that classic pink blush! So I skip the lemon juice and sugar and add a few fresh raspberries instead. It's easy to puree them along with the peaches - they add a pop of color and just the right amount of sweetness.

    Prosecco, from Italy's Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions, is the sparkling wine of choice for Peach Bellinis (and for the Campari Spritz). There's no need to splurge on an expensive variety, but do choose one that's tasty enough to drink on its own.

    White peaches can be a challenge to find. Keep an eye out for them, but know that yellow peaches work well too. The key is that the peaches are sweet and ripe when you're ready to make cocktails. I like to buy hard peaches a few days in advance and let them ripen on a windowsill. Unripe peaches are sturdier in transit and less likely to be bruised.

    Tips on Managing Foam

    It's easy to pour or stir Peach Bellini cocktails too fast, causing the Prosecco to foam over the top. Here are a few tips for controlling the bubbles:

    1. Make sure that everything is cold: fruit puree, Prosecco, and, ideally, your flute glasses.
    2. Open your Prosecco 10 to 15 minutes before you plan to pour the cocktails, keeping it refrigerated. This will reduce the foam, but still leave plenty of carbonation.
    3. If you're making several Peach Bellinis at once, combine measured amounts of the fruit puree and Prosecco in a glass wine carafe and gently stir. Fill the glasses in a few small pours to maintain the consistency of each cocktail.

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    • Campari Spritz (Another favorite that we discovered in Venice, Italy! Can be made with Aperol instead of Campari.)

    How to Make A Peach Bellini

    Step 1: Combine diced and peeled raw peaches with fresh raspberries and water in a blender pitcher; Blend until smooth. Strain puree through a fine sieve.

    making fruit puree for peach bellini cocktails

    Step 2: Pour 2 ounces peach and raspberry puree into a flute glass, top with a little Prosecco. Stir gently. Top off with more Prosecco. Serve.

    steps for making a peach bellini

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    Peach Bellini Recipe

    Marissa Stevens
    A classic cocktail made famous by Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy that's so easy to make at home!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 72 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ripe peach peeled and diced
    • 8 fresh raspberries
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 bottle chilled prosecco

    Instructions
     

    • Combine diced peach, raspberries and water in a blender pitcher; blend until smooth. Pour puree into a measuring pitcher through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Use a rubber spatula to help the puree move through the sieve. (If possible, cover and chill for an hour or more before assembling cocktails.)
    • Pour ~1 ½ ounces of fruit puree into a flute glass; top with a little Prosecco and gently stir. Once foam has subsided top off with more Prosecco. Serve.

    Notes

    1. Note that foam can be an issue when making these cocktails. Starting with cold ingredients is helpful. If possible, make your fruit puree and chill for hour or more before making cocktails. Opening your Prosecco (but keeping it in the refrigerator) 10 to 15 minutes beforehand also reduces foam.
    2. The Peach Bellini is on the International Bartenders Association's list of "official cocktails". Cheers to that! They recommend a ratio of 1:2, peach puree to Prosecco. My preference is a little less puree - about 1 ½ ounces to 4 ounces of Prosecco. Try it both ways and adjust to suit your taste! 🙂

    Nutrition

    Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword brunch, date night, dinner party, easy, Mother's Day, New Year's Eve
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. Gary Lagrange says

      February 09, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 14, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Thank Gary!

        Reply
    2. Sjb says

      November 20, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      In the winter, have you used frozen or canned peaches in their own juice?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        November 20, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        Hi Sjb! I haven't used canned, but frozen peaches work great here! Just swap in ~3/4 cup of diced, frozen peaches to replace 1 whole peach.

        Reply
    3. Janice says

      September 02, 2021 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      The recipe is easy and very adjustable. Loved it. Thanks

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        September 02, 2021 at 1:45 pm

        So glad you're enjoying the recipe, Janice. Cheers!

        Reply
    4. Ann Flanigan says

      July 13, 2021 at 2:29 am

      Can I freeze the puree a week ahead?

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        July 17, 2021 at 12:53 pm

        Absolutely, Ann! I like to freeze it in ice cube trays and thaw in the refrigerator the night before I plan to use it.

        Reply
      • Barbara says

        July 30, 2021 at 12:35 pm

        CanI make peach purée the day before and just refrigerate it until the next day?

        Reply
        • Marissa Stevens says

          July 30, 2021 at 4:03 pm

          Hi, Barbara! Yes, absolutely. You can make it up to 3 days in advance. I'd recommend stirring it before making cocktails. Hope that helps!

          Reply
    5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      That video is too cute!! Also, how delicious are these? I see these with weekend brunch real soon! Cheers, my friend 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:56 pm

        aww, thanks so much, Dawn! Cheers!

        Reply
    6. Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says

      August 19, 2019 at 6:54 am

      5 stars
      I know these would be perfect for a weekend brunch, but my Monday morning could really use one! They look refreshing and delicious Marissa!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        ha! Mondays can be like that!! Thank you, Leanne!

        Reply
    7. Kevin says

      August 18, 2019 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      What a fabulous looking cocktail, enjoy it for me!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks, my friend!

        Reply
    8. Kankana Saxena says

      August 18, 2019 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      I could use a glass right now of that peach bellini. Btw, lovely tip on the foam. Much needed to make it look extra pretty.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you, Kankana!

        Reply
    9. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      August 15, 2019 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      I've never been to Italy, but I am definitely a huge fan of the Peach Bellini!!! Such a gorgeous and delicious cocktail! It's only 9 AM, but I'm already wanting to make one of these beauties!!! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you, Cheyanne! Cheers!

        Reply
    10. Valentina says

      August 14, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      When I was last in Venice, Italy, I was too young to be drinking. Clearly it's time to go back! This is a beautiful drink and I will definitely put Harry's on my "must go to" list for Italy. Cocktails with prosecco are up my alley. ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:58 pm

        Thank you, Valentina! I'm with you - love that bit of bubbly in cocktails.

        Reply
    11. David @ Spiced says

      August 14, 2019 at 4:28 am

      5 stars
      I've stood in front of Harry's Bar...several times in fact. However, we've never actually gone in there for a drink. Maybe next time! With that said, though, we certainly have enjoyed our share of bellinis (and Aperol Spritzes!). I've never tried making one at home, though. Excellent tip on the raspberries!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks, David! Yes, the raspberries give it that little bit of pink glow!

        Reply
    12. sherry says

      August 14, 2019 at 3:29 am

      how delightful and refreshing does this sound! yum Must try in summer. cheers sherry

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks so much, Sherry. Cheers!

        Reply
    13. angiesrecipes says

      August 13, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      A perfect drink for the summer time!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks, Angie! Yes! All about fresh peaches this time of year.

        Reply
    14. Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef says

      August 13, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful, refreshing and perfect for a warm summer night.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks so much, Gerlinde!

        Reply
    15. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      August 13, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      I wish I was there for the taste testing Marissa! I know I'd love this cocktail! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm

        I wish you were too, Mary Ann! Thanks, my friend!

        Reply
    16. annie@ciaochowbambina says

      August 13, 2019 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      It takes a lot of work to come up with our favorite Peach Bellini, but someone's got to do it! 😉 This looks fabulous, my friend!!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm

        ha! work, work, work... 😉 Thank you, Annie!

        Reply
    17. Frank Mosher says

      August 13, 2019 at 7:38 am

      5 stars
      Great cocktail, thanks for the reminder and the recipe!! Making them for tonight! Ingredients fool-proof, preparation shows thought! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        August 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm

        Fantastic! Thanks, Frank!

        Reply

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