A classic Bellini is traditionally made with peach purée and Prosecco, but this easy blender version is designed for home cooks who want big peach flavor without peeling, pitting, or waiting for perfectly ripe peaches. Frozen peaches keep the drink cold and smooth, while peach nectar adds body and sweetness.
Blend the peach mixture until silky, add the sparkling wine, and serve right away with fresh peach slices and mint. It’s simple, pretty, and very much the kind of cocktail that says, “I made an effort,” while secretly taking about five minutes.
⭐️ Peach Bellini: recipe at a glance
- Quick and Easy: This sparkling cocktail comes together in about 5 minutes.
- Great for Entertaining: Perfect for brunch, bridal showers, summer parties, holidays, and special celebrations.
- Big Peach Flavor: Frozen peaches, peach nectar, and peach schnapps or peach vodka create a fruity, peach-forward drink.
- No Peeling or Pitting: Frozen peaches make this recipe easy year-round.
- Customizable: Use peach schnapps for a sweeter, fruitier Bellini or peach vodka for a cleaner cocktail flavor.
- Dietary: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free.
✔️ Ingredients, Substitutions & Swaps
For the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities, check the printable recipe card below.
- Frozen Peaches: Frozen peach slices or chunks make this Bellini easy, cold, and smooth. They also let you make peach Bellinis any time of year, even when fresh peaches aren’t in season.
- Peach Schnapps or Peach Vodka: Peach schnapps adds sweetness and a stronger peach flavor. Peach vodka gives the drink a slightly cleaner, less syrupy finish. Either works well.
- Peach Nectar: Peach nectar gives the Bellini body, sweetness, and a smooth peach flavor. It also helps the frozen peaches blend easily. You can use peach juice although the drink may not be sweet enough.
- Prosecco: Prosecco is the traditional sparkling wine for Bellinis. It’s light, fruity, and usually more affordable than Champagne. You can also use another dry or semi-dry sparkling wine.
- Fresh Peach Slices: Optional, but pretty for garnish. Use ripe fresh peaches when available.
- Mint Leaves: Also optional, but mint adds a fresh, fragrant finish and makes the glasses look extra beautiful.
🔎 How to Make Peach Bellini?
Scroll down to the printable recipe card below for exact direction.
- Blend the peach base: Add the frozen peaches, peach schnapps or peach vodka, and peach nectar to a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Add the Prosecco. Pour in the Prosecco and pulse or blend very briefly, just until combined.
- Serve immediately. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh peach slices and/or mint leaves.
💡 Recipe Tips: Prep & Adjustments
- Use frozen peaches: They make the drink cold, smooth, and easy without needing ice.
- Don’t over-blend the Prosecco: Sparkling wine loses bubbles when blended too much. Add it at the end and blend briefly, or stir it in gently if you prefer more bubbles.
- Use chilled Prosecco: Cold sparkling wine keeps the drink refreshing and helps preserve the texture.
- Peach nectar vs peach juice: This recipe uses peach nectar because it adds both peach flavor and sweetness, so there’s no need for simple syrup. Peach juice is usually thinner and less sweet, so if you use it instead, taste the Bellini before serving and add a little simple syrup or agave if needed.
- Choose peach schnapps for a sweeter drink: I t adds more peach flavor and sweetness.
- Choose peach vodka for a less sweet version: It keeps the peach flavor but makes the drink taste a little cleaner.
- Serve right away. Bellinis are best freshly made while the drink is cold and bubbly.
🤔 Blend or Stir?
For the smoothest party-style Bellini, blend the peach base first, then add the Prosecco and blend very briefly. This makes the drink evenly combined and easy to pour.
For a bubblier, more classic-style Bellini, blend the peach base, divide it among glasses, then gently top each glass with Prosecco and stir lightly. This keeps more of the bubbles intact.
💛 Make Ahead Tips
- You can blend the frozen peaches, peach schnapps or peach vodka, and peach nectar up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, blend or stir with chilled Prosecco and pour into glasses. Do not add the Prosecco too far in advance, as the bubbles will fade.
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Time and Convenience: Frozen peaches make this Bellini easy to enjoy any time of year – no peeling, pitting, or waiting for perfectly ripe fruit. Keep a bag in the freezer and a bottle of Prosecco chilled, and you’re just a few blender minutes away from a party-ready cocktail.
Finances: Brunch cocktails can be surprisingly expensive when you order them out. Making Peach Bellinis at home lets you use an affordable bottle of Prosecco and serve a small group for much less than buying individual drinks at a restaurant.
Community, Culture and Tradition: The Bellini has roots in Venice, where peach purée and Prosecco became one of Italy’s most iconic sparkling cocktails. This easy frozen-peach version keeps the spirit of that classic drink while making it simple to share at brunches, celebrations, and gatherings at home.
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a Peach Bellini?
A Peach Bellini is a sparkling peach cocktail traditionally made with peach purée and Prosecco. This version uses frozen peaches, peach nectar, peach schnapps or peach vodka, and Prosecco for an easy blender-style Bellini.
What is the difference between a Bellini and a mimosa?
A Bellini is usually made with peach purée and Prosecco, while a mimosa is made with orange juice and sparkling wine. Both are popular brunch cocktails, but Bellinis are peach-forward and usually a little softer and fruitier.
Can I use Champagne instead of Prosecco?
Yes. Prosecco is traditional for Bellinis, but Champagne or another sparkling wine can be used. A dry or semi-dry sparkling wine works best so the drink doesn’t become overly sweet.
Can I make Peach Bellinis ahead of time?
You can make the peach base ahead of time, but wait to add the Prosecco until just before serving. This keeps the drink fresh and bubbly.
Can I make this without peach schnapps?
Yes. Use peach vodka for a less sweet version, or omit the alcohol and add a little extra peach nectar. The flavor will be lighter, but still delicious.
Can I use fresh peaches?
Yes, but frozen peaches make the drink colder and thicker. If using fresh peaches, make sure they are ripe and sweet. You may want to chill the peach purée before adding the Prosecco.
Can I make this Bellini non-alcoholic?
Yes. Omit the peach schnapps or peach vodka and replace the Prosecco with sparkling white grape juice, sparkling cider, or sparkling water for a lighter mocktail.
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Peach Bellini
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen peach slices or chunks, (454 g / about 3 cups)
- ¼ cup peach schnapps or peach vodka, (2 fl oz / 60 ml)
- 1 cup peach nectar, (8 fl oz / 240 ml)
- 1 bottle Prosecco or other sparkling wine, (750 ml / about 3 cups)
- Fresh peach slices and/or mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the frozen peaches, peach schnapps or peach vodka, and peach nectar to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add the Prosecco and blend very briefly, just until combined. Do not over-blend, or the sparkling wine will lose too many bubbles.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh peach slices and/or mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prosecco: Traditional for Bellinis, but another sparkling wine or champagne can be used.
- Peach schnapps: Makes the drink sweeter and more peach-forward. Peach vodka gives it a slightly cleaner, less sweet flavor.
- Peach nectar vs peach juice vs sweetener: By using peach nectar we give this cocktail the right amount of sweetness with a peach forward flavor. If using peach juice, you may need to adjust the sweetness level by adding simple syrup or agave syrup.
- No Peach Snapps? No problem: You don’t need to rush to a liquor store to get PeachSsnapps or peach vodka. Omit it, the drink will still be delicious!
- Chill it: Use chilled Prosecco for the best flavor and texture.
- Frozen peaches: Make the drink cold and smooth without needing ice.
- To make ahead, blend the frozen peaches, peach schnapps or peach vodka, and peach nectar up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate, then add the Prosecco just before serving.
- For a non-alcoholic version: omit the peach schnapps or peach vodka and use sparkling white grape juice, sparkling cider, or sparkling water instead of Prosecco.
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