Strawberry Champagne Punch

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 04/23/21
Strawberry Champagne Punch

The Spruce / Rachel Riesgraf
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Yield: 2 1/2 quarts
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
60 Calories
0g Fat
9g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 20
Amount per serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 21mg 105%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 80mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Strawberries are the featured fruit of this very easy and delicious Champagne punch. The recipe is perfect any time of year and it can quickly become a new favorite. No matter what type of party you're hosting, your guests will enjoy its fruity flavor and refreshing sparkle.

The base of this punch can be found in your grocer's freezer section, where you can pick up a can of fruit punch and some frozen strawberries. Make sure that both are partially thawed and that you stir the punch well enough to dissolve the juices completely. 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) package frozen fruit punch concentrate

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sliced strawberries

  • 2/3 cup orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Champagne

  • 2 (12-ounce) bottles ginger ale

  • Strawberries, rosemary, seasonal fruits, or citrus slices, for garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Strawberry Champagne Punch ingredients

    The Spruce / Rachel Riesgraf

  2. In a punch bowl, combine the partially thawed fruit punch, water, strawberries, and orange and lemon juices to create the fruit juice base.

    fruit punch, strawberries, orange and lemon juices, and water in a bowl

    The Spruce / Rachel Riesgraf

  3. Stir well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    stir the strawberry mixture

    The Spruce / Rachel Riesgraf

  4. Just before serving the punch, add the Champagne and ginger ale. 

    add ginger ale and Champagne to the punch

    The Spruce / Rachel Riesgraf

  5. Garnish with fresh strawberries, rosemary, seasonal fruit, or citrus slices. Serve and enjoy.

    Strawberry Champagne Punch

    The Spruce / Rachel Riesgraf

Tips

  • This recipe relies on a frozen, concentrated fruit punch, which is why the extra water is needed. If you prefer to go with a bottled fruit punch juice, skip the water and pour 2 cups of fruit punch. Add more ​until you find the perfect juice blend for your taste.
  • During strawberry season, it's highly recommended to use fresh strawberries. You will want to mash them to release their juices, which can easily be done with a muddler. Alternatively, run the berries through your electric juicer. This gives the punch a fresher taste and creates a really nice drink for spring and summer parties.
  • Adding the wine and soda at the very last minute ensures that your punch is as effervescent as possible.
  • Chill all of the ingredients ahead of time to make sure it's nice and cold before serving. By doing this, you can avoid adding ice and prevent watering down the flavor. Another option is to set the punch bowl in a high-walled tray or flat bowl filled with ice, refreshing it as it melts.
  • This recipe makes a rather large batch of punch—about 20 4-ounce servings. If your punch bowl cannot handle the volume, pour only half of the juice mix into the bowl at a time. Fill with an equal amount of ginger ale and Champagne, and reserve the rest to refill the bowl when it gets low.

Recipe Variations

  • Champagne is not your only option and you can choose your favorite sparkling wine. You will often find that the Italian Prosecco costs a little less, making it a perfect choice for sparkling punches on a budget.
  • A punch recipe like this is the perfect candidate to create a fruity non-alcoholic punch that everyone can enjoy. Simply replace the wine with a sparkling grape juice or sparkling cider. The flavor will be nearly identical.

How Strong Is a Strawberry Champagne Punch?

Most Champagnes and sparkling wines are in the 12 percent alcohol by volume range. Since that's the only alcohol in this very large punch, it's a pleasantly mild beverage to serve your guests. On average, the final alcohol content comes out to around 0.15 percent ABV, so the alcohol is barely detectable.

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