Peach Bellini

With a fresh peach, peach schnapps, and champagne, this Venice native is one of Italys most popular cocktails. Garnish with a peach slice or cherry.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (120 ml) water
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 10 (60 g) dates [or alternative sweetener], pitted
• 1 lb (455 g) peaches, halved, pitted
• 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne [or prosecco]

Directions

1. To make the peach purée, place water, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and peaches into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
3. To make the Bellini, place 2 Tablespoons of the peach purée into champagne flutes and top with 3-4 ounces of sparkling wine. Stir and enjoy!

Notes

The peach purée can be frozen for later use or used for a variety of different cocktails and mocktails.

Nutrition

1 serving (126g)

• Calories: 418

• Total Fat: 0g

• Total Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 5g

• Protein: 0g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 0mg