Imagine biting into a ripe peach just as the sun warms its skin, releasing a sweet, floral aroma that mingles with a hint of fresh basil. This isn’t your typical Bellini; I love adding a whisper of herbal freshness to cut through the fruit’s nectar. It feels like a sip of a secret garden, right alongside a rustic summer table.
This drink is perfect for those spontaneous late-afternoon moments when I crave something vibrant yet simple. The fizzy sparkle of Prosecco, combined with juicy peach and fragrant basil, awakens senses I didn’t realize were dull. It’s a celebration of raw seasonal flavors, captured in a glass and meant to be savored.
Peach and Basil Bellini Splash
Equipment
- Blender
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring jug or pitcher
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- 1 cup peach nectar or juice
- 1 bottle Prosecco
Instructions
- Chop the peaches into smaller chunks and add them to the blender, along with the basil leaves.
- Pour in the peach nectar or juice and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds, until the mixture is vibrant and slightly frothy.
- Pour the blended puree through a fine sieve or strainer into a pitcher to remove any solid bits, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
- Fill each glass about halfway with the strained peach and basil syrup, which will be fragrant and slightly thickened.
- Carefully top each glass with chilled Prosecco, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles and create a gentle fizz. Fill the glasses to the rim.
- Gently stir each glass once or twice to mix, allowing the flavors to combine while maintaining the bubbly sparkle.
- Garnish with a small basil leaf or a thin slice of peach on the rim for a beautiful, inviting presentation.
- Serve immediately while fizzy and aromatic, enjoying the delicate balance of fruit and herbs with each sip.
When the heat climbs and everyone craves something cool and bright, this Peach Bellini is my go-to. It’s a reminder of summer’s fleeting beauty, captured one fizzy sip at a time. Pouring it feels like sealing a moment of freshness inside a glass, ready for sharing.
The simplicity of blending ripe peaches with herbs and bubbles means this recipe is also a quick way to add a touch of elegance to any gathering. No fuss, just fresh ingredients and a little bit of sunshine in every glass.
