We sipped on Peach Bellinis while visiting a friend’s cabin on the lake. They were slushy, sweet, bubbly and fruity.
I decided to make them with a bit of a twist. Instead of the traditional peach schnapps, I used bourbon because it goes well with peaches and it’s Bourbon Heritage Month. But do you really need an excuse to drink bourbon? I didn’t think so!
They’re sweetened with a bit of ginger simple syrup to make them even more flavorful.
Bourbon Peach Bellini
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Start to Finish: 25 minutes
Ginger Simple Syrup
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold water
Bellini
1 bag (16 oz) frozen sliced peaches, slightly thawed
1/4 cup ginger simple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
1 bottle prosecco or dry sparkling wine
Thinly sliced peaches, if desired for garnish
In a small saucepan, heat the ginger, sugar and water over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves. Remove the saucepan from heat; let stand for 15 minutes. Strain, discard ginger pieces and set simple syrup aside.
Add frozen peaches, 1/4 cup of the ginger simple syrup and the bourbon to a blender; blend until smooth.
Fill glasses half-full with the peach puree. Carefully top with prosecco and stir gently (be careful, the drink will foam). Serve immediately.
Makes: 8 servings
Other peachy cocktail recipes to check out…
Peaches and Cream Gin Fizz from Bakers Royale
White Peach Cooler from The Clever Carrot
Rosemary Peach Maple Leaf Cocktail from Bojon Gourmet
