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Champagne with Fruits

Valentine's Day Drinks 20 min Easy 16 wyświetleń ~91.10 PLN - (0)
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Description

A delicate, sparkling cocktail based on champagne or prosecco with the addition of fresh fruits and a light lemon syrup. This elegant, aromatic drink is perfect for Valentine's Day — it highlights the occasion with its stunning presentation: bubbles in the glass, drops of juice, colorful fruits. The taste is slightly sweet, with a pleasant acidity from the lemon and the natural sweetness of strawberries; optional raspberries and fresh mint add freshness and contrast. Serve chilled in champagne flutes as an aperitif or with dessert. Visually, it looks beautiful with halved strawberries perched on the rim of the glass and a few fruits tossed inside — a romantic touch for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients (8)

Servings:
4
  • Champagne or prosecco 750 ml
  • Strawberries 240 g
  • White sugar 30 g
  • Water 50 ml
  • Fresh lemon juice 20 ml
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Crushed ice 200 g
  • Raspberries 100 g
  • Fresh mint 0.1 pęczków
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~91.10 PLN (22.78 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Sugar syrup

1

Prepare a simple syrup: in a small saucepan, combine 30 g of sugar and 50 ml of water. Heat over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sugar completely dissolves (this usually takes 1-2 minutes). When the syrup starts to gently steam, turn off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Ingredients: White sugar, Water
Use a small saucepan with a diameter of about 14 cm. Stir until the sugar crystals are completely dissolved — the syrup should be clear. Do not bring to a boil over high heat, otherwise too much water will evaporate.
2

To the cooled syrup, add 20 ml of fresh lemon juice and mix thoroughly with a fork or a small whisk. Taste — the syrup should be distinctly sweet and sour; if it is too sour, add a maximum of 5 g of sugar and mix.

Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice, White sugar
For juicing, use a manual citrus juicer, as it will make it easier to separate the seeds. If you don't have one, squeeze the juice with a knife and strain it through a sieve.

Preparing the fruits

3

Wash 240 g of strawberries under running cool water (for about 20-30 seconds), and dry with a paper towel. Remove the stems and cut larger strawberries into quarters or slices about 5-7 mm thick. Set aside a few small, nice fruits whole for decoration; place the rest in a bowl.

Ingredients: Strawberries
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife (preferably serrated for fruits). Cutting into even pieces will help release the juice evenly in the glass.
4

If you are using raspberries (optional), gently rinse 100 g of raspberries, pat them dry, and set aside. The raspberries can be added to the bottom of the glass or lightly crushed in a bowl to release their juice — if you want a more intense flavor, use a muddler and gently crush 6-8 raspberries for 10-15 seconds.

Ingredients: Raspberries
Raspberries are delicate — beat very gently to avoid turning them into mush. Additionally, you can add raspberries to enhance the flavor/texture.

Chilling and preparing the glasses

5

Chill the champagne glasses: place them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes or fill them with cold water and ice for 3-4 minutes, then quickly dry them. If using ice (optional), prepare crushed ice in a bowl.

Ingredients: Crushed ice
The best are tall flute glasses to keep the bubbles. Do not keep the glasses in the freezer for more than 15 minutes — they may crack due to sudden temperature changes.

Assembly

6

Start assembling the drinks: evenly distribute the chopped strawberries at the bottom of each glass (about 60 g of strawberries per glass — a total of 240 g for 4 servings). If you are using raspberries, add 25 g of raspberries to each glass. If you want more sweetness, you can add 5 ml of prepared lemon syrup to each glass for this layer (a total of 20 ml).

Ingredients: Strawberries, Raspberries, Fresh lemon juice, White sugar
Use a teaspoon to arrange the fruits — place the fruits gently, do not press them down forcefully. Additionally, you can add raspberries to enhance the flavor/texture.
7

Gently pour the chilled champagne or prosecco into each glass — pour slowly down the side of the glass to minimize excessive frothing. For one serving, use about 187-190 ml (750 ml / 4). After pouring, check if the foam has settled; if the glass is too frothy, wait 10-20 seconds for the bubbles to subside and top up with the rest.

Ingredients: Champagne or prosecco, Strawberries, Raspberries
Use a pitcher with a spout or pour slowly from a bottle. Pouring down the side helps to keep less foam and better showcases the fruit in the glass. This is a key step, as pouring too vigorously will lose the fizz.

Decoration and serving

8

Finish the drink: decorate each glass with a whole strawberry slice on the rim and a fresh mint leaf (if using). Serve immediately — the combination of cold champagne and fresh fruit is best before the bubbles lose their intensity (serve within 5 minutes of pouring).

Ingredients: Strawberries, Fresh mint
Use bar tongs or a teaspoon to place the mint on the rim of the glass. Additionally, you can add mint to enhance the aroma and for decoration.

Final tips

9

If you are preparing drinks in advance: keep the bottle of champagne chilled in an ice bucket. Do not mix the ingredients in the glasses before serving to maintain the fizz. You can offer guests an additional plate with fruits and mint leaves for them to pair as they wish.

Ingredients: Champagne or prosecco, Strawberries, Crushed ice
Do not store prepared glasses with champagne and fruit — the bubbles quickly fade. Prepare all the elements (fruit, syrup, glasses) in advance, but combine them just before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

The tradition of pouring sparkling wine into glasses for special occasions dates back to the 19th century — the bubbles in champagne were seen as a symbol of luxury and joy. Adding fruits to champagne was popular even in eras when bartenders experimented with seasonal additions.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve very chilled champagne (6-8°C) in flute glasses to prolong the bubbles' longevity. Place fruit at the bottom of the glass, and a slice of strawberry on the rim of the glass for effect. If guests prefer less alcohol, use half prosecco and half non-alcoholic sparkling water.

🥡 Storage

Store the unopened bottle in a cool, dark place; after opening, use within 1-2 days (after sealing with a special champagne stopper, it can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours). Ready champagne glasses are not suitable for storage — they lose their fizz and the freshness of the fruits. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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