Toast summer with a Frozen B.C. Peach Bellini

Ingredients

• 16 oz (454 g) frozen B.C. peach slices (about 3 cups)
• 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled sparkling wine Pink Elephant
• 2 tablespoons of Rad Jamz peach jam
• 4 oz Copperpenny Distilling Co. Just a Sec orange liqueur for a citrusy kick (optional)
• 10 dashes orange bitters from Esquimalt Vermouth for an aromatic twist (optional)
• Garnish: Fresh peach slice and sprig of mint
• Glassware: Champagne flute or coupe glass

Preparation

1. Clean, remove skins, and slice 4 or 5 fresh B.C. peaches. Lay flat on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and freeze for a minimum of four hours.
2. Blend the peach mixture: Combine the frozen peach slices, peach jam, orange liqueur (optional), and bitters (optional) in a blender. Add water as needed, approximately ¼ cup in lieu of liqueur and bitters. Blend until smooth.
3. Prepare the glass: Add a scoop of the frozen peach mixture to each glass.
4. Top with sparkling wine: Pour in the sparkling wine, gently stir, and serve immediately.
5. Garnish: Add a fresh peach slice and a sprig of mint for a final touch.

Pro tips and notes

Have fun with it and experiment with ingredients from different B.C. producers to match your specific tastes. Try these alternative ingredients:

• Sparkling wine: Consider trying La Frenz or Bella sparkling wine for an alternative flavour profile.
• Non-alc option: For a non-alcoholic option, try it with Sea Cider Temperance Bonnie, another fantastic B.C. product.
• Peach jam: Saunders is also an excellent option for adding a rich, peachy flavour and a touch of sweetness to the Bellini.

Adjust the amounts to your specific taste

• Frozen peach purée: You can adjust the ratio of peach purée to sparkling wine according to your preference. A good starting point is 1 1/2 ounces of puree to 4 ounces of sparkling wine.
• Peach jam: The peach jam adds a rich, peachy flavour and a touch of sweetness to the Bellini. Some people may prefer their drinks slightly sweeter, so adjust the amount of jam to taste.

Food pairing suggestions

Pair this Bellini with a light salad or seafood dish to complement its fruity and refreshing profile.

About the featured Buy BC producers

• Elephant Island Winery: Crafted by Elephant Island Winery, Pink Elephant sparkling wine is a vibrant expression of B.C.’s fruit-forward winemaking tradition. Sourced from the pristine vineyards of the Naramata Bench, it’s the perfect celebratory wine for any occasion.
• Rad Jamz: Handmade in small batches in Kelowna, Rad Jamz uses locally sourced fruit to create jams bursting with flavour. Their Peach Jam is a standout, adding a sweet, tangy note to any dish.
• Copperpenny Distilling Co.: This B.C. craft distillery produces award-winning spirits and liqueurs in North Vancouver. Their Just a Sec liqueur is singularly distilled and unfiltered to preserve the beautiful aromatic oils from citrus peels. Use anywhere a cocktail recipe calls for Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Curaçao.
• Esquimalt Vermouth: Based in Esquimalt, this boutique producer creates artisanal vermouths and bitters using locally sourced botanicals. Their Orange Bitters add a complex, citrusy depth to cocktails, enhancing the natural flavours of B.C.’s produce.

*The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19. Please drink responsibly, in moderation, and always plan a safe ride home.

All photos credited to Danika McDowell.
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