Champagne Sangria

By karen1

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Ingredients

• Simple Syrup:
• 1 (750-ml) bottle Prosecco or French Champagne, chilled
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 cups Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced (1 if small)
• 1/2 lime, thinly sliced (1 if small)
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
• 5 fresh mint sprigs
• Crushed ice
• 2 cups sugar ( 1 cup sugar)
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pitcher, combine the Prosecco, orange juice, Mint Simple Syrup, lemon zest, and lime zest. Add the sliced strawberries, lemon slices, lime slices, and mint sprigs.

Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour the sangria over the top. Serve immediately.

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and mint over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes. Strain before using.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups