Cooking Classics
The Technique
Strawberry-Lemonade Champagne Punch
Although crystal punch bowls are ideal for serving a celebratory sipper, they are not always available. When hosting friends & family for an array of southern socials, it’s always a good idea to have a few identical glass pitchers available for serving beverages. Large batches of punch can be blended in stages, if necessary & poured back into the bottles that were used to prepare it. Simply transfer the punch to the pretty pitchers just before serving allowing space for fresh berries, citrus slices & plenty of ice. Strawberry-Lemonade Champagne Punch combines the convenience of prepared lemonade with bright, cheery beauties. Bubbles dance about to signify the memorable occasion. Look to Spring Entertaining: The Party-Punch Ice Ring for pointers on how to present the beverage in a more traditional manner. Learn how to make a striking punch your guests will rave over.
Strawberry-Lemonade Champagne Punch
makes 16 cups
2 (16-oz) packages fresh strawberries, hulled & divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 (89-oz) container lemonade, chilled
1 (750-ml) bottle prosecco, chilled
2 lemons, thinly sliced
4 cups ice, divided
Pulse half of the strawberries with the sugar in a food processor until smooth. Slice the remaining strawberries & set aside. Stir together the lemonade, the prosecco & the pureed strawberries in an 18-cup capacity pitcher. It will be close to the top. Divide the lemon slices, the ice, the strawberry slices & lemonade mixture between two glass serving pitchers, stirring until combined.
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How To Hull Strawberries
Strawberries are a versatile fruit as they can star in dessert favorites or be used to accent side dishes, salads, beverages, breakfast classics & so much more. When preparing a bowl of fresh fruit, strawberries most certainly brighten the mix by adding comforting taste & texture. Once strawberries have been cleaned & dried, they will need to be hulled. Look to The Basics: Strawberries for additional pointers regarding the fresh fruit & follow these valuable tips.
The Technique
Pick up the strawberry & use a sharp paring knife to remove the stem. Insert the tip at a slight angle & turn the berry whilst you cut around the green portion. Once complete, the stem should be removed as well as a good bit of the sour, white portion of it. Complete this technique for the remaining strawberries then slice & use them in a variety recipe applications.
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