Strawberry Champagne Lemonade Cocktail
A refreshing blend of sweet strawberries, tangy lemonade, and bubbly champagne, perfect for summer afternoons or festive gatherings.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving glasses
- Small saucepan
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemonade homemade or store-bought
- 4 oz chilled champagne or sparkling wine
- 1-2 tbsp simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- ice cubes
- lemon slices for garnish
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Blend strawberries until smooth.
- Strain puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine strawberry puree, lemonade, and simple syrup.
- Add ice and shake gently for 10–15 seconds.
- Fill each glass halfway with strawberry lemonade mixture.
- Top with chilled champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and mint leaf.
Notes
Chill champagne before serving to keep drinks cold without excess ice. Adjust strawberry-to-lemonade ratio for desired flavor. Strawberry lemonade base can be made a day in advance.