Strawberry Spumante Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Muddled Strawberries, Lemon & Prosecco

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Muddle

Method

Strawberry Muddle

1

Prepare strawberries

Rinse and hull 4 large strawberries. Slice them in half if very large so they mash evenly.

2

Place the hulled strawberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Add 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice.

3

Using a muddler, gently press and twist the strawberries until they are broken down and yield about 1–1.5 oz of bright pink juice and pulp. Avoid over-muddling the seeds; you want a pulpy, fragrant purée.

Cocktail Build

4

Add 0.5 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur to the muddled strawberries in the shaker.

5

Add 4 ice cubes to the shaker and cap it. Vigorously shake for 8–10 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the mixture. This step chills the fruit and integrates the liqueur.

6

Strain the shaken strawberry-elderflower mixture through a fine mesh strainer (or double strain with a julep strainer and fine mesh) into a chilled champagne flute or coupe to remove seeds and large pulp. Aim for about 1.5–2 oz in the glass after straining.

7

Top gently with 4 oz well-chilled Prosecco. Pour slowly down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and maintain a pretty pink layer. Do not stir vigorously—just a gentle swirl to integrate.

Garnish & Serve

8

Garnish the rim with 1 whole strawberry (slice a small slit so it perches on the glass) and, if desired, add a lemon twist on top for brightness.

9

Serve immediately while the Prosecco is bubbly. Optionally provide a small spoon so guests can scoop any remaining strawberry purée from the glass as they sip.