21390 Femme Fatale Punch 5 mins 5 mins 16 to 18 drinks Wed Jun 03 09:55:00 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 14 16:43:56 -0700 2009 Easy CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/21390 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:43:56 GMT Don't be fooled by its ladylike looks Don't be fooled by its ladylike looks—this one carries a punch. This combination of sparkling wine and strawberries may look girly and fruity, but after one glass you’ll get why it’s called punch.

What to buy: Look for a limoncello that’s not sickly sweet, such as Caravella, or make your own.

This recipe was featured as part of our Summer Fruit Cocktails and Punch Recipes photo galleries.

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  • Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer; discard solids and set mixture aside.
  • Pour limoncello and strawberry purée into a punch bowl and stir until well combined. Slowly pour in cava. Garnish individual glasses with strawberries if desired.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/07/femme_fatale_punch_290.jpg Amy Wisniewski 41 Drink 25 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 3 cups), plus more for garnish

    ]]>     298 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

    ]]>     43 1/2 ounce lemon juice

    ]]>     8 ounces limoncello, chilled

    ]]>     2 bottles brut cava, chilled

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