Here’s what you’ll need to create this Christmas magic:
- Prosecco: A sparkling Italian wine that’s light and bubbly.
- Peach purée: Sweet and smooth (this is the base of your Bellini. You can use store-bought or blend fresh peaches.)
- Cranberries: For garnish and a pop of red color.
- Mint leaves: Fresh and vibrant (they enhance both aroma and appearance.)
- Sugar rim: Adds a frosty (sweet finish to your glasses.)
Tools You’ll Need
- Champagne flutes or stemmed glasses
- A shallow dish for the sugar rim
- A spoon or cocktail stirrer
- A blender (if making fresh peach purée)
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions
- No Prosecco? Use Champagne (sparkling cider, or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine for a family-friendly version.)
- Fresh Peaches Out of Season? Swap for canned peaches or store-bought peach nectar.
- Extra Flair: Add a splash of cranberry juice for a slight tartness and a deeper color.
Prepare the Glasses
- Pour a bit of sugar onto a shallow dish. Wet the rim of each glass with water or peach purée, then dip into the sugar to create a sparkling sugar rim.
Pour the Peach Purée
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of peach purée into the bottom of each glass. Adjust the amount to your preferred sweetness level.
Add the Bubbles
- Gently pour chilled Prosecco over the purée, filling the glass to just below the rim.
Garnish
- Drop a few cranberries into the glass and tuck in a fresh mint leaf for a festive flourish.
Serve Immediately
- Hand out these beauties to your guests and toast to a joyful Christmas morning.
