Refreshing Strawberry Champagne Cocktail
A light, elegant cocktail combining fresh strawberries, champagne, and a hint of citrus for a refreshing and bubbly party drink.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne or sparkling wine, chilled (brut style recommended)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and hull 6-8 ripe strawberries, then cut them in half. Place them in a mixing glass or small pitcher.
- Using a muddler, gently press the strawberries 8-10 times to crush them and release their juice without pulverizing.
- Add 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Stir gently to combine.
- If desired, chill champagne flutes in the fridge or fill with ice water to chill while preparing the cocktail.
- Slowly pour chilled champagne (about 4-5 ounces or 120-150 ml per glass) into the strawberry mixture. Stir gently once or twice to mix without losing bubbles.
- Serve immediately. Optionally strain the mixture into chilled flutes for a clearer drink or leave strawberry bits for texture. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a slice of strawberry on the rim.
Notes
Muddle strawberries gently to avoid a cloudy drink. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Pour champagne slowly to prevent overflow. Chill glasses for a crisp, refreshing cocktail. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4-5 ou
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
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