Bellinis

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 (16-ounce) bags frozen peaches, thawed
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 4 to 6 (750-ml) bottles Prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled
• Orange peel twists, for garnish

Directions

Stir the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.

Puree the peaches and orange peel in a blender with 1 1/2 cups of the sugar syrup until smooth. Strain through a fine-meshed strainer and into a bowl. Transfer the puree into a pitcher or clear glass bowl.

For each serving, pour 2 to 4 tablespoons of the peach puree into a Champagne flute. Slowly pour enough Prosecco into the flute to fill. Gently stir to blend. Garnish each with an orange peel twist, and serve.

Do-Ahead Tip: The peach puree can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.