Celebration Lemonade

• 34 cup sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup water
• 13 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 (750 ml) bottledry sparkling wine, chilled

1. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, water, and mint; bring to a boil over medium heat, stir to dissolve the sugar.
2. Remove from heat and let set for 15-20 minutes, letting the mint infuse the sugar syrup.
3. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, process the strawberries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth.
5. In a 1 1/2 quart container, combine strawberry puree and lemon juice; add in mint syrup; stir; chill until very cold.
6. When ready to serve, divide the strawberry-lemon base equally among 8-10 champagne flutes; top with sparkling wine and serve.

sugar, sugar, water, mint, fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sparkling wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/celebration-lemonade-282326 (may not work)