Champagne Royale

Champagne Royale drinks are a delicious party beverage made with fresh lemons, strawberries, sugar, and brut Champagne.

Champagne Royale

2015-12-17 01:17:53

Makes 10 to 12 servings

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Ingredients

1. 2 lemons
2. 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen strawberries
3. 1½ cups water
4. 1 cup sugar
5. 2 (750-milliliter) bottles brut Champagne,* chilled

Instructions

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove rind from lemons, leaving behind as much white pith as possible. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice to equal ¼ cup and reserve.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine lemon rind, frozen strawberries, 1½ cups water, and sugar. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, and cook for 20 minutes. As strawberries soften, mash with a potato masher. Into a bowl, pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer, discarding solids. Cover and chill until cold.
3. In a large pitcher, combine Champagne, strawberry syrup, and reserved lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

1. *Cava, prosecco, or another dry sparkling wine may be substituted.

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