Strawberry-Pineapple Champagne Punch |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 720 Minutes |
Ready In: 750 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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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. 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.
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