Hamdi Saidani This bubbly, refreshing Pioneer Woman peach Bellini is made with fresh or frozen peaches, a handful of strawberries, peach schnapps, and prosecco. It takes about 5 minutes to blend and pour.
The peach puree is the foundation of the whole drink. You blend peaches, strawberries, and peach schnapps until smooth, divide it among glasses, then top with prosecco. The schnapps adds an extra layer of peach flavor that fresh fruit alone can’t deliver. If your peaches are perfectly ripe and sweet on their own, swap the schnapps for water to keep it lighter.
Pour the prosecco in slowly and stir gently. Dumping it in too fast creates a fizzy overflow that sends half your drink onto the counter. Fill each glass about halfway with prosecco first, give it a stir to combine with the puree, then top off with more if you want a bubblier drink. The ratio of puree to prosecco is up to you, more puree makes it thicker and fruitier, more prosecco makes it lighter and drier.
Pioneer Woman Peach Bellini
Description
This Pioneer Woman peach Bellini blends fresh peaches and strawberries with peach schnapps, then tops each glass with cold prosecco for a fruity, bubbly brunch cocktail.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the peaches, strawberries, and peach schnapps to a blender. Cover tightly and blend on high speed until completely smooth.
- Divide the peach puree evenly among 6 glasses.
- Fill each glass about halfway with prosecco. Stir gently to combine.
- Add more prosecco to taste. Garnish each glass with extra peach slices or strawberries if desired.
FAQs
What do I serve it with?
These are a brunch drink, so pair them with something from the table. The Strawberry French Toast alongside makes a full sweet brunch spread. The easy Strawberry Danish on a platter next to the glasses gives guests a lighter, pastry option to nibble between sips.
Can I use frozen peaches instead of fresh?
Yes, and they actually make the drink a little frosty, which is a bonus on a hot day. No need to thaw them first. The blender handles frozen fruit easily and the slushy texture adds body to each glass.
Can I make the puree ahead of time?
Blend the peaches, strawberries, and schnapps, then store the puree in the fridge overnight or freeze it for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using. Add the prosecco only when you’re ready to serve so it stays bubbly.
What if I don’t have peach schnapps?
Substitute with water, white grape juice, or skip the liquid entirely if your peaches are juicy enough to blend on their own. The schnapps boosts the peach flavor but it’s not essential. The drink still tastes great without it.
Can I use a different sparkling wine?
Any sparkling wine works. Prosecco is the classic Italian choice and stays on the drier side. Sparkling rosé adds a prettier color and a slightly fruitier note. Champagne works too but tends to be more expensive for a blended cocktail where the bubbles get mixed into puree anyway.
