Apricot Bellinis

You can use 12 fresh Apricots, halved, in place of the canned ones

2 (15 oz) cans Apricot halves, drained
2 (11.5 oz) cans Apricot Nectar
1/2 cup sugar
Crushed ice
1 (750 millimeter) bottle sparkling wine or Champagne, chilled **
Garnish: fresh mint springs

Process half of the first 3 ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides
Repeat with the remaining apricot halves, nectar and sugar. Serve over crushed ice with sparkling wine. Garnish, if desired.

Credit to Southern Living Magazine

** 2 (12 oz) cans ginger ale or lemon-lime soda may be substituted.

NOTE: You can stir together the apricot mixture and the sparkling wine in a pitcher. Be sure you do this just before serving.

This message was edited Mar 11, 2005 3:46 PM