A frozen peach bellini is the perfect sip for a balmy summer evening... Make the boozy peach puree base ahead of time using fresh or frozen peaches. Then top it off with a splash of Prosecco for a refreshing fruity cocktail!
In this month's fresh produce series post, Walmart challenged me to make something using stone fruits, which are currently in season. I considered both plums and cherries, but then after seeing all of the gorgeous, ripe and juicy peaches at my local Walmart store, well, I just had to bring some home with me.
If you're a little unsure on how to select the best peaches, here are a few tips that should help:
- Ripe peaches will have a strong, fragrant scent. Look for fruits that are free of bruising and give a little with slight pressure.
- If you purchase peaches that are not quite ripe, place them in a brown paper bag with the top folded over for a day or two.
- Ripe peaches are best stored in the refrigerator. Even so, they spoil quickly so buy only what you can eat within a reasonable amount of time.
We rarely have a problem with peaches spoiling around here though. They fly out of the fruit basket!
Sunny skies and warmer temps inspired me to use my pretty peaches in a frozen peach bellini. A traditional peach bellini recipe uses white peaches, but these yellow peaches are a perfect substitute. And personally, I prefer the vivid color produced by the yellow flesh. Leaving the skins on and then straining them out adds even more color.
I start by making kind of a boozy frozen peach puree by blending the peaches and pressing them through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pieces of skin and pulp. Then stir in some lemon juice, simple syrup and peach schnapps.
Pour the mixture into a large baking dish, and place in the freezer, stirring every 30 minutes or so. A wide, flat dish will help the mixture freeze faster, although the alcohol from the peach schnapps will prevent it from freezing solid.
Once you have the puree made, this frozen peach bellini recipe is a snap. Just top the frozen peach puree off with a splash of Prosecco, stir, and enjoy!
If you're feeling a little extra, a fresh peach slice on the rim of your glass adds a nice touch...
Frozen Peach Bellinis
A frozen peach bellini is the perfect sip for a balmy summer evening... Make the boozy peach sorbet base ahead of time using fresh or frozen peaches. Then top it off with a splash of Prosecco for a refreshing fruity cocktail!
Ingredients
For the frozen peach bellini mix:
- 3 ripe peaches, pits removed & diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon double strength simple syrup
- ⅓ cup peach schnapps
For the frozen peach bellini cocktails:
- 3 tablespoons frozen peach bellini mix
- 2 cups chilled Prosecco
- peach slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
For the frozen peach bellini mix:
- Puree peaches in a food processor or blender. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pieces of skin and pulp.
- Stir lemon juice, simple syrup, and peach schnapps into the peach puree.
- Pour the mixture into a wide, flat bottomed baking dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until slushy.
For the frozen peach bellini cocktails:
- Place 3 tablespoons of the peach puree mixture in a champagne glass. Slowly pour ½ cup of chilled prosecco over top. Stir to mix.
- Garnish with a peach slice (as desired) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 belliniAmount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
NOTE: Not all Walmart stores carry Prosecco, so feel free to substitute your favorite sparkling wine. For a non-alcoholic version, swap sparkling juice or seltzer for the prosecco.
If you like this frozen peach bellini recipe, you may also like my strawberry daiquiri recipe and/or these peach Moscato wine slushie recipe. Both are totally delish!
JulieD says
I can just taste these! They look so good! Can't wait until I get some peaches finally!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
yum, Yum, YUM!!! A most excellent hot weather sipper!
Paula - bell'alimento says
One of my favorite summer drinks!
adrienne says
oh my god I love you peach Bellinis are my favorite can't wait to try I think I'll have one with a pizzelli's thanks again Adrienne
Tara @ Unsophisticook says
Pizzelli and bellinis sounds like a winning combination to me!
Angie says
I need one of these right now! Looks delicious!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I want one or two of these as soon as possible. So pretty!