Strawberry-Pineapple Champagne Punch

This is a great punch for any type of celebration. Ladies love this so keep it in mind for your next bridal or baby shower. Be sure to prepare the night before.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12-20

Ingredients

• 1  pint fresh strawberries, hulled & chopped
• 2  cups white zinfandel wine
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 (6 ounce) can  pineapple juice, frozen concentrate
• 1  whole lemon, juice and zest of, retain shell
• 750  ml  champagne, chilled bottle
• 1  liter  carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled

Directions

1. Wash and hull strawberries and chop coarsely.
2. Combine: wine, sugar, pineapple juice concentrate. Add strawberries.
3. Add: zest of entire lemon and Juice of entire lemon, and add the lemon shell to above wine mixture. Stir, cover in airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
4. Next day:
5. Strain liquid and discard pulp and lemon shell.
6. Pour into a large punch bowl, add champagne and soda.
7. Serve in a champagne flute, over ice.
8. I DO NOT always strain the fruit out of the liquid but I do discard the lemon shell.