Real Bellinis Recipes

BELLINIS

Steps:

• Stir the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.
• Puree the peaches and orange peel in a blender with 1 1/2 cups of the sugar syrup until smooth. Strain through a fine-meshed strainer and into a bowl. Transfer the puree into a pitcher or clear glass bowl.
• For each serving, pour 2 to 4 tablespoons of the peach puree into a Champagne flute. Slowly pour enough Prosecco into the flute to fill. Gently stir to blend. Garnish each with an orange peel twist, and serve.
• Do-Ahead Tip: The peach puree can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

BELLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Score a shallow X in the bottom of each peach with a knife, then place in boiling water 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, transfer peaches to ice-water bath; let cool 1 minute. Peel peaches and remove pits.
• Puree peaches and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Divide among six champagne flutes (about 2 tablespoons each). Top with sparkling wine, stir once, and serve.

REAL BELLINI'S

Steps:

• .Put rum, champagne, peach schnapps, and peach juice in blender with ice and blend.
• Pour sangria in bottom of a stemmed glass.
• Pour blended drink over Sangria.
• Enjoy!