Strawberries.
Champagne.
Mint and lime yummy goodness.
Yes please!
I freakin' love a good summer cocktail....and pretty much anything that contains champagne. When I saw this in my latest issue of Cooking Light magazine, I seriously couldn't wait to dive in and try this deliciousness. This was such a fun cocktail to make and can be completely made virgin with some sparkling club soda for all you mommies-to-be!
And ladies was this not the perfect weekend for summer cocktails?? It was absolutely gorgeous! I spent it with my girlfriends who hosted a Stella and Dot jewelry party (serious obsession by the way) and it was just fabulous. I certainly purchased enough stuff to last me a lifetime, but their pieces are timeless and go with pretty much anything in your wardrobe.
Oh and my other (obvious) favorite thing about summer is all the fresh fruit that's in season. The abundance of bright red strawberries, sweet blueberries and juicy watermelon (among other things) completely take over my kitchen and, um, definitely make it A LOT easier to rock my bikini by the pool.
Just sayin.
And I seriously would not mind sitting poolside with one of these right now. But I suppose paying the bills is essential. Hmm I wonder if they would notice if I had this in a sippy cup?
I kid I kid.
Just sayin.
And I seriously would not mind sitting poolside with one of these right now. But I suppose paying the bills is essential. Hmm I wonder if they would notice if I had this in a sippy cup?
I kid I kid.
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Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 163
Fat: 0.3 g
Carbs: 21.2 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 0.7 g
Old Points: 2.9 pts
Points+: 6 pts
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Here are your ingredients:
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light
3 cups sliced strawberries
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 bottle champagne, chilled
Extra mint and lime wedges as garnish
Combine sliced strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, water and agave nectar in a blender and process until smooth. Serve about a 1/2 cup of strawberry mixture with a 1/2 cup of champagne, stirring to combine. Garnish with extra mint leaves and lime wedges and enjoy!
Oh and you know another reason I need this drink??
I turn 28 tomorrow.
Which is just one more year closer to 30.
Le sigh.
I turn 28 tomorrow.
Which is just one more year closer to 30.
Le sigh.
49 lovely comments:
These look light and refreshing! Perfect for a summer cookout! :)
Happy early Birthday! This drink looks yummy!
This drink sounds really good, and great to make a big pitcher to serve at a summer party! Happy almost birthday. I remember when I was 28, 29 and 30 I felt so OLD but I was so wrong. My 30's were so much better than my 20's!
This sounds delightful! I love how easy it is!
This looks so amazing and definitely like something I will be making. Maybe today. During my lunch hour?
Happy early birthday!
x Jes
www.twosmuppies.com
These look delicious! I'll definitely be making these for a girls day :) Happy early birthday!! You're fabulous no matter what age you are!
Wow - I am not a lemonade/limade fan, but with all this strawberry? Sounds delicious! And perfectly refreshing.
Delicious!!
looking very good!
XOXO,KT
TheSouthernBeautyNerd
Awesome!! I'm moving to Champagne in two weeks( no joke) and will have to make this for my French in-laws! They may love me forever afterwards.
Yay!! happy early birthday!!
Yay!! happy early birthday!!
Yum, these look like a great drink for a birthday. Love the strawberry-mint-lime combination!
AMAZING pictures, love!!
This looks so delicious!! Happy early birthday :D
It's too pretty to drink! Happy bday (early) and be totally happy w/ 28 :)
This looks yummy!
Happy {early} Birthday girl.
Don't worry about turning 28, you still look damn good :P x
Delicious! I love your blog! I just found it and can't wait to read more of it!
Absolutely gorgeous! And a bottle of champagne, you say? I want, I want! :-)
Happy early Birthday!!
Oh yummy and beautiful. There is no better way to cool off than a drink like this. I love the colors. Happy soon to be Birthday!
Yummmm! This looks so good and I don't like champagne at all!
Girl, these photos are AMAZING!!!! I need that drink right now.
Beautiful...your photos make me want to lick the screen. Always.
Seattle actually has wonderfully sunny weather for a change - perfect for this summery drink!
Yum! what a wonderful drink and the photos are so gorgeous!!
Happy (early) birthday!!
I don't like champagne either but I also think this drink looks irresistible! :)
I've been trying to find a good champagne cocktail recipe after having one in New Orleans weeks ago - I think I just stumbled upon it. Thanks!
This looks so refreshing and delicious Kelly! YUM- perfect for a hot summer day
Gorgeous pics Kelly! This drink looks so summery! Happy Birthday too (and 28 is YOUNG!) ;)
This looks fantastic! Happy Birthday to you! :)
Kelly, your photos are positively dazzling! I love the colors and clarity, and everything looks so fresh that I can almost taste it. Well done!! Bring on the summer sun!
Congrats on top nine, these look gorgeous AND delicious!
It sounds refreshing for a lazy summer afternoon. Congratulations on making the foodbuzz Top 9!
Looks absolutely amazing, great for a summer day! Will definitely have to try this recipe. Congrats on the Top 9, you definitely deserve it :)
Fantastic summer cocktail! I'm obsessed with mason jars and this presentation is gorgeous.
Strawberries and champagne - reminds me of Pretty Woman! :) You're right - what a great tasty drink for the poolside!
The pictures are amazing and the recipe looks soooo stinken good!!!! Job well done!
This sounds so yummy!
This sounds so yummy!
Happy Birthday and Congratulations on being featured on the Daily 9!
So can I ask an urgent question? If I substituted Equal sweetener for the agave nectar, wouldn't this drink then become 0 Points Plus?
Unfortunately no, the points come from the use of champagne :) If you made it without the champagne, which would still taste delicious, it would then be 0 points! Hope that helps! :)
mmmm. I've been making something similar since I have such an abundant amount of mint in my yard. I'll have to try it this way!
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Can you tell me what kind of champagne you used?
THanks!
Cant wait to try it.
OMG AMAZING!!! I love this blog!!! totally obsessed!
I made this drink for a lingerie shower and it was fantastic!!! Would you mind if I linked this recipe to my blog www.smartsassysisters.com? I'm doing a post on Friday about how to throw a clean delicious healthy party! Let me know:)
Sounds like my kinda drink for summer n with girlfriends
I know that this might be a silly question but do you have a suggestion as to what champagne to use? Thanks so much :)
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