Rossini Bellini

Strawberries take place of peaches in this version of the classic Italian drink.This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons water
• 3  cups  hulled strawberries
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 (750 ml) bottle  sparkling wine, such as prosecco or 1 (750 ml) bottle  other  sparkling wine, chilled

Directions

1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat.
2. Place sugar mixture, strawberries, and lemon juice in a blender, process until smooth. Strain pureed mixture through a sieve into a bowl, reserving liquid. Discard solids.
3. Place 3 tablespoons strawberry mixture into each of 8 champagne flutes. Pour 1/3 cup wine into each flute.