By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 6
340 cal · 40 min
Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet
Recipe GLPR5742a8dc2169aa
A refreshing and elegant frozen dessert combining fresh strawberry purée with citrus notes and sparkling wine. This light, palate-cleansing sorbet is perfect for warm weather celebrations and offers a sophisticated finish to any meal.
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Ingredients
3 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled
4 to 6 oz to taste Simple syrup
2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp Limoncello, optional
1 750 ml bottle Prosecco or Moscato or Pinot Grigio, chilled
6 Fresh strawberry, for garnish
Directions
Combine the hulled strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, and limoncello (if using) in a blender. Blend until the mixture reaches a completely smooth consistency.
Transfer the strawberry mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill thoroughly.
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions until the sorbet reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
To serve, scoop 2 scoops of sorbet into each chilled champagne or rocks glass.
Top each glass with chilled sparkling wine, filling to just below the rim.
Garnish each serving with a fresh strawberry and serve immediately with straws. Store any remaining sorbet in the freezer.
Comments
The 40-minute time frame is misleading: you'll need at least 4 hours for freezing, plus the 15 minutes of active prep, so budget a full afternoon or overnight. Strawberries and lemon juice are readily available at any Charlotte grocer, but limoncello and sparkling wine add $15–20 to the total cost, landing this at roughly $4–5 per serving before that alcohol premium. The dish doesn't keep well—sorbet degrades quickly in the freezer and is strictly a same-night dessert that demands last-minute scooping. It works beautifully for a spring dinner party where you can plan ahead, but it's not a spontaneous weeknight option and the booze budget makes it an occasional treat rather than routine.
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