Name: Spring Berry Champagne Cocktail
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brandy; 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons framboise eau-de-vie (clear raspberry brandy)*; 15 strawberries, hulled; 1 750-ml bottle chilled brut Champagne

Sliced strawberries infuse raspberry brandy with fresh berry flavor, and the strained liqueur is topped off with Champagne.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup brandy

4 1/2 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons framboise eau-de-vie (clear raspberry brandy)*

15 strawberries, hulled

1 750-ml bottle chilled brut Champagne

Preparation

Step 1
Stir brandy, sugar, and framboise in medium bowl. Slice 9 strawberries; add to brandy mixture. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature, then strain. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill brandy mixture and remaining 6 strawberries separately.)
Step 2
Divide brandy mixture among 6 Champagne glasses. Add 1 strawberry to each glass. Fill with Champagne; serve.
Step 3
*Available at liquor stores and some specialty foods stores.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Brandy Champagne Sparkling Wine Wine Strawberry Berry Fruit 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easter Summer Bon Appétit

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