Strawberry Champagne Cocktail 

Sweet and simple to create, the Strawberry Champagne is a bubbly beverage. With only a few simple ingredients needed. Ideal for Valentine's Day brunch, Easter brunch, or any other occasion when you desire some bubbly.

This cocktail has a heavier pour of champagne (or whichever sparkling wine you want to use), and the handmade strawberry puree enables the cocktail to conclude on a pleasant strawberry flavor. Additionally, it also provides a stunning color.

The Strawberry Champagne is perfect whether you're hosting brunch with your girls, searching for an Easter brunch beverage, or want to prepare a champagne cocktail for your sweetie on Valentine's Day (or any other occasion).

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) strawberry flavored liqueur or vodka, optional
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh squeezed lemon juice, about 1/2 of a juicy lemon
  • 1 750- ml bottle Gallivant Bubbly White, chilled
  • Sliced strawberries, for garnish

Method

  • Puree the strawberries, sugar, liqueur and lemon juice in a blender until very smooth (makes appoximately 1 1/2 cups puree).
  • Pour through a fine strainer set over a container with a pouring spout.
  • Pour the puree into glass flutes to fill by 1/3 (about 2-3 tablespoons per glass). Slowly pour Champagne over the puree and stir gently - it will bubble up. Garnish glass with a slice of strawberry and enjoy.