Peach Ginger Bellini

	TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 25 min Prep: 10 min Inactive Prep: 1 hr Cook: 15 min YIELD: 4 drinks LEVEL: Easy
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE GINGER SIMPLE SYRUP: 1/4 cup sliced fresh ginger, with skin 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups cold water FOR THE PEACH PUREE: 10 ounces semi-frozen peaches 1/2 cup ginger simple syrup FOR SERVING: Ice cubes 1 bottle Champagne
DIRECTIONS
Begin by making the ginger simple syrup. Peel and grate the ginger. Add it together with the sugar and cold water to a saucepan. Bring it to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain, discard ginger pieces and set simple syrup aside. In a blender add frozen peaches and ginger simple syrup. Blend until completely pureed then place into the refrigerator to cool. For serving: Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and fill half way with peach puree. Top off with Champagne and shake vigorously to combine. Pour into Champagne glasses and repeat process as needed.