Name: Classic American Bellini Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 ripe peach; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 bottle of chilled sparkling wine; Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Learn how to make a delicious and refreshing Classic American Bellini. This cocktail is made with fresh peach puree and sparkling wine, perfect for celebrating special occasions or a relaxing evening at home. It's easy to make and will impress your guests with its elegant presentation and vibrant flavor. Cheers!

Ingredients

1 ripe peach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bottle of chilled sparkling wine
Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Directions

Peel and pit the ripe peach, then cut it into small chunks.
In a blender or food processor, blend the peach chunks, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth.
Strain the peach puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any chunky bits.
Divide the peach puree into champagne flutes, filling each glass about a third of the way.
Top each glass with chilled sparkling wine, pouring slowly to prevent overflow.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The Bellini cocktail was invented in the 1940s by Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy.

The original Bellini recipe uses white peach puree and Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine.

The American version of the Bellini typically uses yellow peach puree and Champagne or other sparkling wines.

The Bellini is named after the Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini.