A perfect day for two. That is how this past Saturday could best be described. Perfect in a real world sort of way. There was no vacation to some tropical island, but there was time for work and play, which is about as good as it gets. So, we spent the beginning of our day working on business, then moved onto a house project. We followed the work with fun: a trip to Whole Foods, shopping for clothing and new perfume, trying new recipes for dinner and drinks, and watching a movie to end our day.
With many produce items being in-season, we decided to make a fruity drink. Having just purchased nectarines at a farmer’s market in Boston, we thought they would be a great base for our beverage. We had chosen a bottle of prosecco while shopping (read the review at our sister site, Parched No More), so we wanted to combine the two flavors. The sweetness of the nectarines would be an excellent contrast to the tartness of the sparkling wine. Add a little vodka for some kick and apple juice to broaden the flavors, and you have a perfect summer drink!
Nectarine Bellini
1 nectarine, peeled and cut into cubes
3 oz. vodka
3 oz. apple juice
1/2 tsp. sugar
ice
prosecco
Place nectarine in martini shaker, and muddle. Add vodka, apple juice, sugar, and ice. Shake well. Pour through strainer into 2 martini glasses. (Note, the drink has a good amount of pulp. You may need to exert some effort to remove all of the liquid from the shaker.) Top each glass with Prosecco.
Makes 2 bellinis.
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