Spring Berry Champagne Cocktail

Spring Berry Champagne Cocktail

Info

Rating
Calories
205.0
Sodium
7.0

Description

Sliced strawberries infuse raspberry brandy with fresh berry flavor, and the strained liqueur is topped off with Champagne.

Ingredients

1/2 cup brandy
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons framboise eau-de-vie (clear raspberry brandy)*
15 strawberries, hulled
1 750-ml bottle chilled brut Champagne

Directions

  1. Stir brandy, sugar, and framboise in medium bowl. Slice 9 strawberries; add to brandy mixture. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature, then strain. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill brandy mixture and remaining 6 strawberries separately.)
  2. Divide brandy mixture among 6 Champagne glasses. Add 1 strawberry to each glass. Fill with Champagne; serve.
  3. *Available at liquor stores and some specialty foods stores.