Celebration Lemonade

Name: Celebration Lemonade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Can make the base a day or two ahead of time."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 8-10

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

In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup sugar, water, and mint; bring to a boil over medium heat, stir to dissolve the sugar.
Remove from heat and let set for 15-20 minutes, letting the mint infuse the sugar syrup.
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and let cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, process the strawberries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth.
In a 1 ½ quart container, combine strawberry puree and lemon juice; add in mint syrup; stir; chill until very cold.
When ready to serve, divide the strawberry-lemon base equally among 8-10 champagne flutes; top with sparkling wine and serve.