Chicago Cheesecake Factory Bartender Has Had Enough—You’re Ordering The Wrong Drink: ‘The Georgia Peach Is…’

A Chicago-based Cheesecake Factory bartender says that customers keep calling this popular drink by the wrong name. So they only have themselves to blame when their beverage arrives, and it doesn’t look like the one they wanted.

Patrice Iman (@patriceiman) compared the two cocktails in question: the Georgia Peach and Peach Bellini. This way, any perplexities could be cleared up by folks who like getting their drink on at the Cheesecake Factory.

Don’t Call It A Bellini

Iman begins her video dressed in her work attire as she stands behind the bar. “OK, ya’ll. This is a PSA from a Cheesecake Factory bartender. This is the Peach Bellini,” she says, holding up a frozen orange drink to the camera. A strawberry garnishes the rim of the curved glass.

However, Iman says that this drink is often interchangeably confused with another Cheesecake Factory bar offering. Which she then shows off to the camera. While this beverage also sports a slushy texture, there’s a swirl of red liquid on the bottom. On its top is a fresh sprig of mint.

According to the bartender, this other drink is “the Georgia Peach.” She says that numerous guests often get these two mixed up. “OK, this is why your Peach Bellini is not looking like this. Because this is not a Peach Bellini; this is a Georgia Peach, OK? Keep that in mind, have a good day, y’all,” she says before setting her drinks down off camera.

Georgia Peach Is A Speciality Cheesecake Factory Cocktail

It’s difficult to fault anyone for not memorizing all of the Cheesecake Factory’s wares. Sitting down at one of the chain’s 200+ locations and cracking open the menu feels like opening an ancient tome of collective human knowledge. There’s such a bevy of items that keeping track of them is a tall order.

But the chain’s website features its specialty drinks with helpful accompanying pictures. Indeed, the Georgia Peach is listed in its online menu. And the image provided looks identical to the beverage showed off by Iman in her video. According to the restaurant’s web page, the Georgia Peach contains Skyy Vodka, Peach Liqeur, and blended peaches combined with some raspberry. This last bit is what gives the cocktail its trademark shock of red throughout the drink.

The Cheesecake Factory’s online menu doesn’t feature a peach bellini. However, Iman and others have confirmed that this drink is available for purchase at the restaurant. Just check out this customer’s positive assessment of it in this post here.

The Peach Bellini Is A Classic Drink With Simple Ingredients

Bellinis are a staple of any respectable booze-serving lounge. However, it too got its start as an establishment’s trademark drink.

Pinch and Swirl writes that the Bellini got its start at Harry’s Bar, which opened in 1931 in Venice, Italy. The tavern was launched by Giuseppe Cipriani, who, between the years of 1934 and 1948, was believed to have first come up with the Peach Bellini.

Its ingredients are simple: You start with white peach puree. Then, add prosecco and some raspberry or cherry juice, which helps give the beverage its pink hue. If a Cipriani, who owned a bar named Harry’s, created the drink, then how did it get a name that sounds like a famous Italian director?

Interestingly enough, another Italian artist inspired its moniker. Pinch and Swirl writes that Cipriani likened the beverage’s appearance to a painting. Specifically, the toga of a saint in a work made by Venice-based artist Giovanni Bellini.

How To Make The Perfect Peach Bellini

First: the outlet tells aspiring Bellini makers to chill the above-referenced three ingredients. And it’s also a good idea to refrigerate the flute glasses you’ll be pouring your drink into.

The site then tells folks to opt for a prosecco that tastes good enough to drink all by itself. Crack the bottle open and let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes. Why is this such an important step? It ensures that your Bellini doesn’t foam up too much but still packs enough carbonation for a pleasurable drinking experience.

As for your fruit puree, while white peaches are ideal, other ones can work fine, too. The bulk of your fruit puree should be peaches, but add some raspberry or cherry juice too. If you plan on pureeing your own fruit, make sure to strain the juice through a sieve.

With your juice and prosecco ready, pour 2 ounces of juice in the flute. Then top it off with some prosecco and enjoy!

BroBible has reached out to Iman and the Cheesecake Factory via email for further comment.