Peaches and sparkling wine combine in this Peach Pop Bellini recipe, bringing the traditional taste of the classic cocktail with a bit of a twist. It's the quintessential combination of sparkling wine and fruit, perfect for holidays and celebrations like New Year's Eve or just for next Sunday's brunch.
Brief Bellini History
Know where the Bellini came from? The traditional Bellini was the invention of Giuseppe Cipriani, owner and founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy.
It combines white peach purée with Prosecco, a sparkling wine that originated in the Friuli-Venezia regions of northeastern Italy. The exact date for when the cocktail first originated is not known, though it had become a Harry's Bar staple by 1948.
Ingredients
This recipe only requires 2 ingredients and makes a large batch of six servings.
- canned peaches
- sparkling wine
White peaches and Prosecco are not the easiest ingredients to find in many parts of the world. That's why so many variations of the traditional cocktail exist, including this Peach Pop Bellini variation. You can find the ingredients easily in your local market and preparation is a breeze.
Equipment
- blender
- champagne glasses
- ice cube tray
- cocktail picks
Variations
Because the Bellini became so popular, other cocktails combining sparkling wine and fruit became popular. Want to try one? Instead of using canned peaches, purée some strawberries. The strawberry version of a Bellini is known as a Rossini.
Grab some mandarin juice and freeze it up for the Puccini. Other fruits to try include mango, pomegranate, raspberry, and orange or a combination.
Make it non-alcoholic by using an alcohol-free sparkling wine or 7 Up.
How to Make it
- Drain approximately half of the liquid out of the canned peaches. Blend the peaches until smooth. Pour them into ice molds.
- Let them freeze for about 1 hour. When they start getting hard, insert the cocktail picks or mini wooden skewers.
- Let them freeze for another hour (or until completely solid).
- Pour 4 ounces of sparkling wine into each Champagne flute. Insert the frozen peach skewers and enjoy!
Tips
Make ahead. Having a party? you can easily prep the iced peach ahead of time. Then, all you need to do is pop a peach skewer into the bottom of a flute glass and top with sparkling wine.
Straws. If you decide to use the cocktail straws instead of the wooden skewers/picks to make the peach pops, you can use them to sip up the Bellini once the ice pops have melted!
How does this ice pop version of the classic Bellini sound to you? Let me know in the comments and please share the recipe!
📋Recipe
Peach Pop Bellini
Ingredients
- 12 ounces canned peaches
- 24 ounces sparkling wine (750 mL bottle)
Instructions
- Drain approximately half of the liquid out of the canned peaches. Blend the peaches until smooth. Pour them into ice molds.
- Let them freeze for about 1 hour. When they start getting hard, insert the mini skewers.
- Let them freeze for another hour (or until completely solid).
- Pour 4 ounces of sparkling wine into each Champagne flute. Insert the frozen peach skewers and enjoy!
Equipment
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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