Celebration Lemonade

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar, plus
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle dry sparkling wine, chilled

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup sugar, water, and mint; bring to a boil over medium heat, stir to dissolve the sugar.

  2. Remove from heat and let set for 15-20 minutes, letting the mint infuse the sugar syrup.

  3. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and let cool for 10 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, process the strawberries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth.

  5. In a 1 ½ quart container, combine strawberry puree and lemon juice; add in mint syrup; stir; chill until very cold.

  6. When ready to serve, divide the strawberry-lemon base equally among 8-10 champagne flutes; top with sparkling wine and serve.

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