Wash all the fruits: rinse the strawberries (300 g) under cold running water and dry them on a paper towel; remove the stems and cut the large fruits in half or quarters so that the pieces are bite-sized (about 1–2 cm). Gently rinse the raspberries (200 g) in a sieve and drain — do not crush them with your fingers. Peel the orange (200 g) of its skin and white pith, and cut it into thin slices or half-slices about 3–4 mm thick. Cut the lemon (60 g) in half; squeeze the juice from one half and keep the other half for decoration or zest (thin strips of peel).
Description
A refreshing cocktail based on sparkling wine (Prosecco or cava) with the addition of fresh fruits — strawberries, raspberries, orange slices, and a splash of lemon juice. This light, bubbly drink is perfect for New Year's Eve 2025, parties, and social gatherings: it has an attractive color, bubbles, and fresh fruit aromas. It is served in flute glasses or low cocktail glasses; it tastes best chilled, garnished with mint. Qualities: delicate sweetness (can be adjusted with syrup), pleasant citrus acidity, contrasting textures: juicy fruits and delicate bubbles, an impressive visual element on any table.
Składniki (7)
- Sparkling wine (prosecco or cava) 1500 ml
- Strawberries 300 g
- Raspberries 200 g
- Orange 1 szt.
- Lemon 0.8 szt.
- ✨ Opcjonalne
- Simple syrup (sugar + water) 100 ml
- Fresh mint 0.3 pęczków
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Preparation steps
Preparing the fruits
Fruit maceration
Place the chopped strawberries and orange slices into a large jar or pitcher (minimum capacity 2 l). Add the raspberries and pour in the juice of half a lemon. If you want a sweeter drink, add simple syrup (100 ml) now — pour it in evenly. Gently stir with a wooden spoon to coat the fruit with the juice and syrup. Leave it in the refrigerator for 30–90 minutes to allow the fruit to release its juice (maceration). If preparing the day before, cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours — the flavors will intensify.
Cooling
Chill the sparkling wine bottles (1500 ml) in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. If you're short on time, place the bottles in a bucket with ice and water for 20–30 minutes — the water will equalize the temperature of the bottle faster than ice alone.
Preparing the drink
Just before serving, take the pitcher with the fruit out of the fridge. Gently pour the fruit mixture into a large bowl or a vessel with a wide opening for easier pouring. Slowly pour the chilled sparkling wine (1500 ml) into the pitcher with the fruit — pour close to the surface to minimize frothing. Stir very gently with a long spoon or stirrer for 10–15 seconds, just to combine the ingredients; vigorous stirring will lose the bubbles.
Serving
Fill flute glasses or low cocktail glasses: first place 2–3 pieces of fruit at the bottom of each glass (e.g. 2–3 strawberries or 3–4 raspberries and a slice of orange), then slowly pour in sparkling wine to fill the glass to 3/4 full. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint (10 g) on the rim of the glass or on top. If syrup was used — taste and optionally add 5–10 ml more syrup to each serving if you want a sweeter drink.
Optional additions
If you want to enhance the cocktail, you can add 20–40 ml of orange liqueur (e.g. triple sec) to the pitcher or more simple syrup to taste. Additionally, you can add a few crushed ice cubes to the pitcher or to each glass — remember that the ice will dilute the drink after a few minutes.
Fun Fact
Cocktails with sparkling wine and fruits have similar roots to Spanish sangria and French 'kir royal' (with blackcurrant liqueur). The use of sparkling wine adds a festive touch — bubbles always impress at social occasions.
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Tips
Serve chilled, in flute glasses, with 2-3 pieces of fruit in each serving. For a larger gathering, prepare a pitcher with extra fruit and bottles on ice, so guests can help themselves. For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine with very chilled sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
The prepared drink tastes best right after making; store it in the fridge covered in an airtight pitcher for up to 24 hours — after that, the bubbles fade and the fruits may become soggy. If you want to prepare the base in advance, store only the macerated fruits separately for up to 12 hours and combine with the wine just before serving.
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