One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to use peaches this time of year is to puree them with a splash of rose syrup, for sweetness and an even more lovely shade of soft pink.
Making your own bellinis – a drink first introduced at the legendary Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy – is a fast way to make new friends at a dinner party!
Note: Depending on how many drinks you are mixing, adjust amount of peaches and syrup accordingly, while keeping the proportions at about 1 teaspoon of rose syrup per 1 cup of puree.
Peach-rose bellini
You’ll need:
- 6-8 ripe donut peaches
- 1 t rose syrup
- champagne or sparkling wine
1. Peel and pit the peaches – scald them in boiling water first, then ice and peel.
2. In a food processor, combine peaches and rose syrup. Puree until smooth.
3. Place half a teaspoon of peach puree in every coupe or glass, then top with sparkling wine.
Choc Chip Uru says
What a beautiful drink 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
saffronandhoney says
Thank you, Uru! Cheers to your birthday!
girlinafoodfrenzy says
I wish I could get some peaches right now but I’ll need to be content with your yummy theme for the month and channel the glamourously folk at Harry’s Bar. Looks so circa prohibition and loving it!
saffronandhoney says
Thank you! Stockpile recipes for the summer :). I am living vicariously through cozy-sweater weather with your cooking!
Karen says
One of my favorite cocktails…especially if it includes being in Italy to enjoy it.
saffronandhoney says
Agreed, Karen!
Anne says
Looks delicious! I am currently searching for rose syrup, but can’t find it here. I hope there’s a bottle hiding from me somewhere in the area, I would love to try these!
saffronandhoney says
Thanks, Anne! Are there any ethnic food stores you could look in? Southeast Asian or Middle Eastern places may have it.
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says
I’m glad I voted for peaches this month. Brilliant!
saffronandhoney says
Thank you! Thought you guys would enjoy this one.
Three Well Beings says
Such an elegant drink! I love that there are only three ingredients! Classy! Debra
saffronandhoney says
Thank you!