This combination of sparkling wine and strawberries may look girly and fruity, but after one glass you’ll understand why it’s called punch.

What to buy: Look for a limoncello that’s not sickly sweet, such as Caravella, or make your own.

This recipe was featured as part of both our Summer Fruit Cocktails and our Punch Recipes slideshows.

  • Yields: 16 to 18 drinks
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total: Under 5 mins
  • Active: Under 5 mins

Ingredients (5)

  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 3 cups), plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 8 ounces limoncello, chilled
  • 2 bottles brut cava, chilled

Instructions

  1. Combine the measured strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.
  2. Pour the limoncello and strawberry purée into a punch bowl and stir until well combined. Slowly pour in the cava. Garnish individual glasses with strawberries, if desired.