Strawberry Sorbet Champagne Float

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 2 lbs strawberries, tops removed
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup fruit juice (berry, white grape, apple, etc.)
• 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional, garnish)
• Strawberry slices (optional, garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

Place all of the ingredients, except champagne and garnish, into a saucepot, and simmer on low until berries soften. Remove from the heat and let cool.


Once cool, transfer the mixture into a blender, and purée until smooth. Remove the seeds in a strainer. Pour puréed sorbet base into ice cube trays, and freeze until ready to use.