Sparkling Rosé Strawberry Punch
Easy drink to make for parties.
Supposedly this is to serve 8, however in my house it's 4-6, it will depend on the glasses you use.
I love the thyme in it, you can omit it, if you prefer.
Supposedly this is to serve 8, however in my house it's 4-6, it will depend on the glasses you use.
I love the thyme in it, you can omit it, if you prefer.
Recipe
Recipe adapted from the cookbook Top 100 taste.com.au The Thrifty Pantry
Serves 4-6
1/2 cup caster sugar
250g strawberries, hulled
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups ice cubes
750ml bottle rosé wine, chilled
2 cups chilled soda water
Serves 4-6
1/2 cup caster sugar
250g strawberries, hulled
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups ice cubes
750ml bottle rosé wine, chilled
2 cups chilled soda water
Place sugar and 1/2 cup (125ml) water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to high. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
Thinly slice 2 strawberries. Add to sugar syrup with ½ the thyme. Stir to combine. Set aside to cool completely.
Thinly slice remaining strawberries. Place ice cubes in a 1.5-litre-capacity jug. Add sugar syrup mixture, strawberries, remaining thyme, wine and soda water. Stir gently to combine. Serve.
Thinly slice 2 strawberries. Add to sugar syrup with ½ the thyme. Stir to combine. Set aside to cool completely.
Thinly slice remaining strawberries. Place ice cubes in a 1.5-litre-capacity jug. Add sugar syrup mixture, strawberries, remaining thyme, wine and soda water. Stir gently to combine. Serve.
Enjoy!