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Apricot Bellinis Recipe

Indulge in the sunshine with this vibrant Apricot Bellini recipe! Perfect for brunch, parties, or a relaxing evening, these refreshing cocktails are surprisingly easy to make. Using fresh or canned apricots, you can customize this recipe to your liking. Swap sparkling wine or champagne for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda for a non-alcoholic twist. This recipe is adapted from Southern Living, April 2005, and is perfect for those warm June days when apricots are at their peak ripeness.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 555.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apricot Bellinis

  • 12 apricot halves (canned, in light syrup)
  • 1 cup apricot nectar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • crushed ice (to fill two glasses)
  • 8 ounces chilled sparkling wine or champagne
  • mint sprig, for garnish (optional)
  • fresh apricot slice, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Apricot Bellinis

  1. Combine 6 apricot halves (or 6 fresh apricots, pitted and roughly chopped), 1/2 cup apricot nectar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. Repeat step 1 with the remaining 6 apricot halves (or 6 fresh apricots, pitted and roughly chopped), 1/2 cup apricot nectar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  3. Fill two champagne flutes or glasses with crushed ice.
  4. Divide the apricot puree evenly between the two glasses.
  5. Top each glass with 4 ounces of chilled sparkling wine or champagne (or 4 ounces of ginger ale/lemon-lime soda).
  6. Garnish with a fresh apricot slice or a sprig of mint, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

177g

Fat

0g

Carbs

18g

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