Strawberry Champagne Bowler

Sliced strawberries crushed with cognac and a little white wine, left to steep for an hour, then topped with more wine and two bottles of Champagne over a block of ice. Fruity and fragrant for a summer crowd.

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 23

Naturally sweet twist
Delicate & bubbly

Coupe of pale, cloudy white drink garnished with a sprig of red flowers on a wooden table, warm lights glowing behind — Sour meets Sweet Magic

Ingredients

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8 oz (237 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 oz (60 ml) cognac
2 (1 litre) bottles white wine
2 (1 litre) bottles Champagne
large block of ice
2–3 Richberry halves

How to Make It

Crush the strawberries
In a punch bowl, crush the strawberries with a muddler, then pour in the cognac and 8 oz (237 ml) of the white wine. Leave to stand for about an hour.
Add ice and wine
When you're ready to serve, add a large block of ice and pour in the rest of the white wine and both bottles of Champagne.
Serve
Stir gently and ladle into glasses.
Add the Richberry twist
Just before your first sip, chew 2–3 Richberry halves gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds. Discard any pit, then taste how the sour notes turn sweet.

Richberry changes the taste, not the drink: a cocktail may taste softer, but it is just as strong. Please enjoy it responsibly.