Bellini

By Trix

Ingredients

• 2 large peaches cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine.
• Garnish 1 large peach cut into 6 slices 6 sprigs mint

Preparation

Step 1

Combine peach chunks, sugar and lemon juice into a bowl. Allow to rest for 30 min. Place mixture in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low . Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour through strainer, pressing solids to extract flavour and juices. Chill. Discard solids. Place about 1 tbsp peach syrup in each flute and fill with champagne. Garnish each flute with a peach slice and mint sprig. Makes 6 servings.