Name: Peach Prosecco Spritzers
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 8 drinks
Ingredients: 2 ripe peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds total), pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste; 1 (750-ml) chilled bottle Prosecco or other sparkling wine; About 1 1/2 cups seltzer or club soda, chilled; Garnish: mint sprigs

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Peach Prosecco SpritzersRoland Bello

Effervescent and floral, this drink is ideal for afternoon sipping. Purée the fruit with the skin on to capture the color of September.

Cooks' note:

Peach purée can be made 1 day ahead and chilled (it will be slightly less vibrant).

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