Peach Bellini Recipe
This easy Peach Bellini Recipe is a refreshing sparkling cocktail made with sweet peach purée and chilled Prosecco. Fruity, bubbly, and beautifully peach-colored, it's a simple drink for brunch, summer parties, bridal showers, girls' nights, and special occasions.
A classic Bellini requires only two main ingredients, but the key is using flavorful peaches and serving everything well chilled. Make it with fresh peaches during peach season or use frozen peaches for an easy year-round Peach Bellini.
What Is a Peach Bellini?
A Bellini is a sparkling cocktail traditionally made with peach purée and Prosecco.
The drink originated in Venice, Italy, and is closely associated with Harry's Bar, where Giuseppe Cipriani created it in the mid-20th century.
Unlike many cocktails that require several liquors, syrups, and mixers, the Bellini is intentionally simple.
The sweetness and flavor primarily come from the peaches.
What's the Difference Between a Bellini and a Mimosa?
Bellinis and mimosas are both popular sparkling brunch cocktails, but they use different fruit.
A traditional Bellini combines peach purée with Prosecco, while a mimosa typically combines orange juice with sparkling wine.
Bellinis also tend to have a thicker, fruitier texture because they're made with puréed peaches rather than juice.
Why You'll Love This Peach Bellini
Only 2 main ingredients
Fresh peach flavor
Light and bubbly
Ready in minutes
Perfect for brunch
Easy to make for a crowd
Fresh or frozen peaches work
Beautiful summer cocktail
Ingredients
For the Peach Purée
2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1–2 teaspoons granulated sugar or simple syrup, optional
For the Bellinis
1 bottle (750 ml) Prosecco, well chilled
½ cup peach purée
Fresh peach slices for garnish, optional
How to Make a Peach Bellini
1. Chill the Prosecco
Place your bottle of Prosecco in the refrigerator several hours before making the Bellinis.
The drink is best when both the sparkling wine and peach purée are cold.
2. Prepare the Peaches
Peel the peaches, remove the pits, and cut the fruit into slices.
Very ripe, juicy peaches will give you the strongest natural peach flavor.
3. Make the Peach Purée
Add the sliced peaches and lemon juice to a blender.
Blend until completely smooth.
Taste the purée. If the peaches aren't particularly sweet, blend in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar or simple syrup.
4. Strain the Purée
For an extra-smooth Bellini, pour the peach purée through a fine-mesh strainer.
Use a spoon to gently press the mixture through the strainer.
This step is optional, but it produces a smoother cocktail.
5. Add the Peach Purée
Spoon approximately 1 to 2 tablespoons of peach purée into the bottom of each champagne flute.
Don't overfill the glass with purée or the drink can become too thick.
6. Add the Prosecco
Slowly pour chilled Prosecco into each glass.
Pour carefully because the combination can foam quickly.
7. Stir Gently
Use a cocktail stirrer or spoon to gently combine the peach purée and Prosecco.
Avoid stirring aggressively because you want to preserve the bubbles.
8. Garnish and Serve
Garnish each Peach Bellini with a fresh peach slice if desired.
Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Frozen Peach Bellini
Turn this recipe into a frozen summer cocktail by blending:
2 cups frozen peaches
1 cup chilled Prosecco
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Simple syrup to taste
Blend until smooth and slushy.
Pour into glasses and top each serving with an additional splash of Prosecco.
Peach Bellini With Peach Schnapps
For a stronger peach flavor, add approximately ½ ounce peach schnapps to each glass before adding the Prosecco.
Keep in mind that this makes the cocktail sweeter and increases the alcohol content.
Peach Bellini Variations
Strawberry Peach Bellini
Blend strawberries with the peaches for a strawberry-peach version.
Raspberry Peach Bellini
Add fresh raspberries to the peach purée for a tart berry flavor and deeper pink color.
Mango Peach Bellini
Blend mango and peaches together for a tropical variation.
Peach Rosé Bellini
Replace traditional Prosecco with sparkling rosé.
Peach Nectar Bellini
When you don't have fresh fruit, peach nectar can work as a quick substitute for homemade peach purée.
How to Make a Non-Alcoholic Peach Bellini
You can easily turn this into a Peach Bellini Mocktail.
Prepare the peach purée as directed, then replace the Prosecco with:
Sparkling white grape juice
Peach sparkling water
Lemon-lime soda
Non-alcoholic sparkling wine
Add the peach purée to the glass and slowly top it with your preferred sparkling beverage.
This version is especially useful for baby showers, family brunches, and guests who don't drink alcohol.
What to Serve With Peach Bellinis
Peach Bellinis are especially good with brunch foods such as:
French toast
Pancakes
Eggs
Bacon
Breakfast potatoes
Fresh fruit
Croissants
Pastries
What Kind of Peaches Are Best for Bellinis?
Use ripe, sweet peaches with plenty of natural flavor.
White peaches are traditionally associated with Bellinis and produce a delicate flavor and pale peach-pink color.
However, yellow peaches work perfectly well and often provide a stronger peach flavor and brighter golden color.
The most important thing is ripeness.
Hard, underripe peaches won't produce nearly as flavorful a cocktail.
Can I Use Frozen Peaches?
Yes. Frozen peaches are one of the easiest ways to make Peach Bellinis outside of peach season.
Thaw the peaches before blending if you want a traditional smooth Bellini.
You can also blend them while partially frozen for an extra-cold, slightly thicker drink.
Frozen peaches are particularly convenient because they're already peeled and sliced.
Can I Use Canned Peaches?
Yes, although fresh or frozen peaches generally produce a fresher flavor.
Drain canned peaches thoroughly before blending.
If they're packed in heavy syrup, you probably won't need to add any additional sugar.
Peaches packed in juice are preferable when available.
What Is the Best Prosecco for Peach Bellinis?
A dry or extra-dry Prosecco works well because the peaches provide natural sweetness.
You don't need an expensive bottle. Choose a Prosecco that you enjoy drinking on its own.
Keep it thoroughly chilled until you're ready to assemble the cocktails.
How Much Peach Purée Goes in a Bellini?
Start with approximately 1 to 2 tablespoons of peach purée per glass and top it with Prosecco.
You can adjust the ratio depending on how peachy you want the drink.
More purée creates a thicker, sweeter Bellini, while less produces a lighter sparkling cocktail.
How to Make Peach Bellinis for a Crowd
Prepare the peach purée ahead of time and keep it refrigerated.
When you're ready to serve, place the purée beside chilled bottles of Prosecco and assemble each Bellini individually.
I don't recommend mixing a large pitcher too far in advance because the Prosecco will gradually lose its carbonation.
Can I Make the Peach Purée Ahead?
Yes.
Prepare the peach purée up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container.
Stir the purée before using.
For the freshest appearance and flavor, I prefer preparing it the day before or the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Peach Bellinis made of?
Traditional Peach Bellinis are made with peach purée and Prosecco.
Is a Peach Bellini alcoholic?
A traditional Bellini contains alcohol because it's made with Prosecco. You can make a non-alcoholic version with sparkling grape juice or non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
Is a Bellini made with champagne or Prosecco?
A classic Italian Bellini is made with Prosecco.
Do you need peach schnapps for a Bellini?
No. Peach schnapps isn't required for a traditional Peach Bellini. The peach flavor comes from peach purée.
Can you make Peach Bellinis without a blender?
Yes. Very ripe peaches can be mashed thoroughly and pressed through a fine-mesh strainer to create a smooth purée.
Can I make a Bellini with peach nectar?
Yes. Peach nectar is an easy shortcut when fresh peaches aren't available.
Final Thoughts
This Peach Bellini Recipe turns sweet peaches and sparkling Prosecco into an easy cocktail that's perfect for brunch and warm-weather entertaining.
The homemade peach purée provides plenty of fresh fruit flavor, while chilled Prosecco keeps the drink light and bubbly. Make the purée ahead and you can assemble a beautiful batch of Bellinis in just a few minutes.