Strawberry fizz recipe

 


Ingredients:

750g (1½oz) ripe strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced

6 tbsp caster sugar

125ml (4fl oz) brandy (optional)

3 x 750ml bottles prosecco or cava, or 1·5 litre (2½pt) soda water plus 750ml (1¼pt) white grape juice (for a non-alcoholic version)

mint and extra strawberry slices to decorate

Preparation:
Put the strawberries in a large bowl and sprinkle over the sugar, then carefully turn the berries so they are completely coated. Leave for 3 hours so the fruit macerates and gives off some juice.
Add the brandy, if using, and leave for a few minutes before putting the mixture in a very large jug. Carefully top up with the prosecco or cava, making sure it doesn't fizz over the top. Decorate with mint and fresh strawberry slices.
For the non-alcoholic version, add the soda water and grape juice to the strawberries in the same way.

 Each serving contains