Summer Bubbles
A refreshing strawberry spritz
Ingredients
Purée
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled (see Notes)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, depending on sweetness
Cocktail
- 1-1/2 ounces vodka
- 3/4 ounce elderflower liqueur such as St. Germain
- 1 ounce fresh strawberry purée
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 3 ounces chilled sparkling wine such as Prosecco, Cava or Crémant
- Garnish with a mint sprig strawberry and/or lemon slice
Instructions
Make Purée:
- Add strawberries, lemon juice and sugar (if using) to a Cuisinart (small is fine), blender or Vitamix. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use. It can be prepared two days in advance. Makes enough for 5 to 6 cocktails.
Make Cocktail:
- Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, strawberry purée and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Pour through a small sieve (double straining) into a measuring cup. (This makes for a cleaner presentation.)
- Pour into a wine glass filled with ice and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a mint sprig, strawberry and/or lemon slice.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries, just thaw them first.
- For a crowd, mix everything except the sparkling wine in a pitcher (skipping the shaker step) ahead of time. Pour over ice, top with bubbles and you’re ready for cocktails.
