Description
A refreshing and elegant Strawberry Lime Champagne Cocktail that combines fresh strawberry purée with zesty lime juice and bubbly pink champagne. Perfect for celebrations or a light, fruity drink to enjoy any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh strawberry purée (from about 2 large strawberries)
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup pink champagne (or prosecco or other sparkling wine), well chilled
- Strawberries, lime wedges, and mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Purée: Start by blending or mashing about 2 large fresh strawberries until smooth to make approximately 3 tablespoons of strawberry purée.
- Mix with Lime Juice: In a champagne flûte, combine the fresh strawberry purée with 1/2 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice, stirring gently to blend.
- Add Champagne: Carefully pour 1/2 cup of well-chilled pink champagne or sparkling wine over the strawberry-lime mixture, pouring slowly to maintain bubbles.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with a strawberry, a lime wedge, and a mint sprig on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately to enjoy the cocktail at its freshest and fizziest.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor; frozen can work but may alter texture.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for preferred tartness.
- Chill the champagne well beforehand to keep the cocktail crisp and bubbly.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling water or soda.
- Serve immediately to maintain carbonation and freshness.
