Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRIES WITH CHAMPAGNE ICE

Category: Frozen Desserts

2 medium oranges
1 medium lemon
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp Grand Marnier
2 cups champagne
2 cups fresh strawberries
1 cup champagne
1 tbsp sugar

With a vegetable peeler, peel zest in strips from oranges and lemon. Squeeze juice from oranges and lemon.

In a large saucepan, combine water, 3/4 cup sugar, and citrus zest. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Discard zest. Pour liquid into a large bowl and stir in orange and lemon juices and liqueur. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir 2 cups champagne into juice mixture. Pour into 8-inch square pan and freeze until slushy, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Beat juice mixture in a mixing bowl or process in a food processor or blender until smooth. Pour back into pan and refreeze for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, hull strawberries and cut in half. Put in a medium bowl and stir in 1 cup champagne and 1 tbsp sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Place strawberries in goblets and fill with champagne ice.