Non-alcoholic Peach Bellini

The advantage of making this mocktail with the Slushi is that you keep the festive side of the drink while offering a refreshment accessible to everyone for an aperitif. The result is a subtly fruity and icy preparation, with just enough freshness to wake up the taste buds. It is ideal for toasting without moderation with a perfectly fluid texture to sip through a straw. A small practical detail, however, watch out for the lemonade foam when filling: pour slowly so as not to distort your MAX level.

Non-alcoholic Peach Bellini

Recipe by Camille Roos

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Course: Non-alcoholic DrinkCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

people

Prep

5

minutes

Freeze time

45

minutes

Total time

50

minutes

This fruity virgin bellini is a hit for summer aperitifs, served very chilled directly with a straw.

Ingredients

• 500 ml peach nectar

• 500 ml artisanal lemonade (or non-alcoholic sparkling wine)

• 2 tablespoons peach syrup (optional, to enhance the flavor)

• A few fresh peach slices for garnish

Instructions

• In a large pitcher, gently mix the peach nectar, the syrup, and the lemonade to slightly reduce the effervescence. Degassing the mixture slightly avoids a foamy overflow once in the bowl.
• Pour the preparation into the Ninja Slushi bowl, making sure to stay between the MIN and MAX marks.
• Select the Slush program and let the machine work until a fluid texture is obtained. The nectar and lemonade provide the sugar necessary for crystallization, which eliminates the need for alcohol.
• Serve immediately in champagne flutes or cocktail glasses, garnished with a peach slice.

The real Bellini (alcoholic version)

The real Bellini (alcoholic version) : Replace the lemonade with the same amount of Prosecco and switch to the Frozen Cocktail program to compensate for the addition of alcohol.

Managing effervescence and sugar dosage

Making a carbonated drink in a machine of this type requires a bit of a knack, especially with sodas or non-alcoholic wine. Carbon dioxide tends to expand during cold mixing, which can quickly saturate the space. This is why I always recommend mixing your ingredients in a pitcher beforehand. By breaking some of the bubbles before filling, you avoid unpleasant surprises and overflows on the countertop. Furthermore, the success of this mocktail relies entirely on the natural balance of your juices. The nectar and lemonade contain exactly the right dose of sugar to act as antifreeze. Without this, the liquid would freeze into a hard block instead of remaining soft. If you use diet juices, the mixing might jam: do not hesitate to add the two tablespoons of syrup provided in the recipe. You can also vary the sparkling pleasures with this Non-alcoholic ginger beer frozen slush which follows the same principle.

Why the Slush program rather than Frozen Cocktail?

When preparing a festive aperitif, it is tempting to launch the function dedicated to cocktails. However, for this virgin bellini, I strongly advise you to stay on the classic Slush setting. The Frozen Cocktail mode (or Frozen Cocktail Max if you have a large model) is specifically calibrated to compensate for the presence of ethanol, which drastically lowers the freezing point. Since our recipe today is completely alcohol-free, using this mode would risk over-cooling the mixture, resulting in something far too compact to be enjoyed with a straw. With the standard mode, the drink maintains a very pleasant consistency in the mouth, similar to that of a fine granita. If an indicator light flashes during preparation, it simply means the appliance is adjusting its thermal cycle. Let it finish its work quietly, this generally takes around forty-five minutes depending on the ambient heat of your room.

What is your favorite fruity mocktail for the summer?

Frequently asked questions

Why is my mixture freezing into a large compact block?

This is a sign of a lack of sugar. If your lemonade is diet or light, the mixture does not have enough natural antifreeze. Add a little peach syrup to soften the whole thing.

Should I put ice cubes in the bowl to go faster?

No, never. The system cools the liquid by itself. Adding ice cubes could damage the auger by creating blockages.

Can I use classic peach juice instead of nectar?

Classic juice is often less sweet. Nectar provides an ideal velvety consistency, but if you use clear juice, plan for a bit more syrup.