Puréed Ontario strawberries make a delicious base for this refreshing party punch. The puréed strawberry mixture freezes well, so you can enjoy the fresh, ripe, flavours of Ontario strawberries year-round for any occasion.
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Preparation Time:
cups: 24.5
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 L) sliced Ontario Strawberries
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
- 6 cups (1.5 L) apple juice
- 1 bottle (750 mL) Ontario White Wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Dry Riesling
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime or lemon juice
- 3 cups (750 mL) chilled soda water
- Ice cubes
- Ontario Mint Leaves (optional)
Instructions
In blender or food processor, purée 3 cups (750 mL) of the strawberries and sugar.
In large container, combine puréed strawberry mixture, apple juice, wine and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for several hours to chill and allow flavours to develop. Cover and refrigerate remaining strawberries.
Just before serving, pour chilled mixture into a large punch bowl; add soda water. Place several sliced strawberries and ice cubes in each glass; fill with fruit mixture and garnish with mint, if using. Cheers!
Nutritional information
1 Serving (1cup):
- Protein: 0 grams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrate: 15 grams
- Calories: 80
- Fibre: 1 gram
- Sodium: 4 mg
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