Ingredients

3

cups fresh strawberries, cut in half

1/4

cup orange-flavored liqueur

1

bottle (750 milliliters) dry white wine, chilled

1

bottle (1 liter) sparkling water or mineral water, chilled

Whole strawberries, if desired

Mint leaves, if desired

Preparation

In blender, place strawberry halves and liqueur. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.

Pour about 3 tablespoons strawberry mixture over ice in each of 8 glasses. Stir about 1/3 cup wine and 1/2 cup mineral water into each glass.

Garnish side of glass with whole strawberry and mint leaves.