Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the raspberries and lemon juice to a blender.
- Blend until the raspberries are completely pureed.
- Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds if desired.
- Taste the mixture and stir in simple syrup if additional sweetness is needed.
- Divide the raspberry-lemon mixture evenly between two chilled champagne flutes.
- Slowly top each glass with sparkling non alcoholic wine or sparkling white grape juice.
- Stir gently once to combine while preserving the bubbles.
- Garnish each glass with fresh raspberries, a thin lemon wheel, or a mint sprig.
- Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Notes
Use ripe raspberries for the best natural sweetness and color.
Frozen raspberries can be substituted after thawing completely.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides the brightest citrus flavor.
Start with a small amount of simple syrup and adjust after tasting.
Keep all ingredients chilled so ice isn't necessary.
Prepare the raspberry-lemon base ahead of time, but wait until serving to add the sparkling beverage.