Raspberry Champagne Punch

Here’s a fun and straightforward Valentine’s Day recipe that you can make with minimal effort:

Ingredients

• 1 (750 ml) bottle (3 1/4 cups) dry white champagne, chilled
  or
  24 (4-ounce) bottles sparkling white grape juice, chilled
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
• 1 pint (2 cups) raspberry sherbet, softened

Instructions

1. Prepare the Raspberry Puree:

   • In a blender, puree the thawed raspberries until smooth.
   • Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.

2. Combine Ingredients:

   • Combine the raspberry puree, chilled champagne (or sparkling white grape juice), and softened raspberry sherbet in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
   • Stir gently until the mixture is frothy and well blended.

3. Serve:

   • Serve immediately in frosted champagne glasses or punch cups.

Yield

• This recipe makes about 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Enjoy your refreshing raspberry champagne punch at your next gathering!