Sorbet Au Champagne

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups champagne or 2 cups sparkling wine
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 egg white

1. In a saucepan, mix sugar and water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often until sugar is dissolved.
3. Boil for about 1 minute until syrup is clear.
4. Let cool In a mixing bowl, combine champagne, syrup and lemon juice.
5. In a seperate bowl, beat egg white until stiff, then gently whisk into champagne mixture.
6. Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
7. Alternatively, pour into shallow pan, cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
8. Break into chunks, and puree in food processor or blender until smooth.
9. Spoon into airtight container and freeze for 20 minutes.
10. May make ahead of time and soften in refrigerator 10 minutes before serving.
11. May substitute sparkling cider for a nonalcoholic version.

sugar, water, champagne, lemon juice, egg

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sorbet-au-champagne-91317 (may not work)