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Rossini Cocktail

A refreshing and elegant cocktail combining fresh strawberries and sparkling wine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 bottle sparkling wine Prosecco or Champagne

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Measuring cup
  • Wine glasses or flutes
  • Strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Hull and chop the fresh strawberries.
  2. In a blender, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  3. Taste your purée and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar.
  4. Optional: Strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
  5. Chill your wine glasses in the freezer for a few minutes.
  6. Divide the strawberry purée evenly between the chilled glasses.
  7. Slowly pour the sparkling wine into each glass over the purée.
  8. Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim of each glass if desired.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and chill sparkling wine before serving.