Recipe: Peach Bellini (not Carraba's)

PEACH BELLINI
Source: O Magazine
Servings: 6

2 large peaches, cut into chunks
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine
GARNISH:
1 large peaches, cut into 6 slices
6 sprigs mint

Combine peach chunks, sugar, and lemon juice. Allow to sit 30 minutes.

Bring to a boil, stirring in sugar until dissolved.

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Pour through a strainer, pressing solids to extract flavor and juices. Chill and discard solids.

Place about 1 tbsp of the peach syrup in a flute and fill with champagne. Garnish with a peach slice and mint sprig.