Peach Ginger Bellini
Yield: 4 drinks
Total Time: 01:25
Episode: Ultimate Pancakes (TU0305H)

Ingredients

Ginger Simple Syrup:
1/4 cup fresh ginger; sliced with skin
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups cold water

Peach Puree:
10 ounces frozen peaches; semi-thawed

Serving:
ice cubes
1 bottle champagne

Directions

1. Begin by making the ginger simple syrup. Peel and grate the ginger. Add it together with the sugar and cold water to a saucepan. Bring it to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain, discard ginger pieces and set simple syrup aside.

2. In a blender add frozen peaches and 1/2 cup ginger simple syrup. Blend until completely pureed then place into the refrigerator to cool.

For serving:
3. Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and fill half way with peach puree. Top off with Champagne and shake vigorously to combine. Pour into Champagne glasses and repeat process as needed.