Strawberry Sparkler
This delightful cocktail, the Strawberry Sparkler, is a refreshing and fruity late-spring drink. The sweet strawberry syrup blends perfectly with the effervescence of the sparkling wine, creating a vibrant and elegant beverage. It's an ideal choice for brunches, garden parties, or any special occasion where a touch of sophistication is desired.
Strawberry Sparkler
A refreshing and elegant cocktail featuring sweet strawberry syrup topped with sparkling wine and chopped strawberries.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1.60 ounces fresh strawberries
- 0.40 ounces sugar
- 3.40 ounces Champagne, Prosecco, or other dry sparkling wine
Instructions
- Finely chop half of the strawberries, then roughly chop the rest.
- Place the finely chopped strawberries in a small bowl.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining strawberries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens into a syrup.
- After 10 minutes, strain the syrup into a measuring cup using a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Cool the syrup in the refrigerator.
- To serve, pour about 2 teaspoons of strawberry syrup into a champagne flute, then fill with champagne.
- Top with a spoonful of finely chopped strawberries.