Peach Bellini Martini with vodka, peach schnapps, and peach nectar makes the perfect refreshing cocktail for a warm afternoon or a fancy brunch.
Take full advantage of peach season with this simple and delicious cocktail recipe!
Peach Bellini Martini
A Bellini is a cocktail traditionally made with Prosecco and peach purée or nectar. It originated in Venice, Italy.
It was created in the mid-1900s by Giuseppe Cipriani. He was the founder of Harry’s Bar and created the cocktail during the local four-month-long peach season. He mixed one part ripe white peach purée with two parts prosecco to create the light pink drink. The beautiful hue reminded him of a color he’d seen in a painting by Giovanni Bellini, and the Bellini cocktail was born.
I varied from the traditional with my Bellini and used vodka instead of Prosecco. Feel free to substitute Prosecco or champagne, if you want.
Additionally, because it wasn’t peach season when I made this, I used peach nectar instead of peach puree. To make peach puree, purée the fruit with a little lemon juice then strain. Refrigerate it until you’re ready to use. Or, you can freeze the mixture for later.
This bubbly booze is light and refreshing. It’s great for brunch.
Restaurant remakes
Peach Bellini Martini is another restaurant re-make from South restaurant in Tupelo. It’s my favorite cocktail that they serve, actually, it comes in probably the top 3 of my favorite cocktails of all time! Yep, it’s that good. (Update 4/9/19, South is no longer open.)
This is a picture of (one) of the martinis I had at South….because that’s what I do, take pics of my food and drinks!
More delicious martinis
Try my Memphis Blues or click on the photos below for the recipe.
More peach drinks
Elegant and easy to make, my version of Peach Bellini Martini is the perfect ending to a perfect Summer day.
Peach Bellini Martini
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1.5 ounces peach schnapps
- 1.5 ounces peach nectar
- ice
- wedge of peach
- sugar
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with peach schnapps then roll in sugar.
- Add ice, vodka, peach schnapps, and peach nectar to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Float peach wedge on top, serve, and enjoy!!
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Kathy Striggow says
Paula, Peach Bellinis are the best–especially if you’re drinking one at Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy, where Ernest Hemingway spent a lot of time at his friend’s bar. I haven’t had these in many years. Thank you for reminding me what a fabulous brunch drink it is! Best wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year!
Chelsea {Whatcha Makin' Now?} says
It’s so pretty! Perfect birthday drink!
Paula says
Thank you, it’s SOOO good 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
lisa@cookingwithcurls says
What a fun drink!!! I love the flavor of peaches, this will be awesome on a hot summer night 🙂
Paula says
Thanks, Lisa. I love it too much!! 🙂
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
Paula, I always take pictures of my drinks too!! Thank you so much for making this cocktail for my birthday! Pinned and will be sharing on FB on Sunday!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Oh, can I have one now at 8:18 a.m.? Looks so good! Pinned!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Paula, yahoo, a great drink for the party! Love Bellini’s and this looks fabulous! So much fun seeing what everyone brings to Meghan’s party. Pinning and have a great weekend!