Champagne Sangria

(Courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis)

Ingredients:
1 (750 ml) bottle Prosecco or French champagne, chilled
1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. mint simple syrup (recipe for this is below)
1 lemon, zested and thinly sliced
1 lime, zested and thinly sliced
1/2 c. sliced strawberries
5 fresh mint sprigs
Crushed ice

Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine the Prosecco, orange juice, mint simple syrup, lemon zest and lime zest.  Add the sliced strawberries, lemon slices, lime slices and mint sprigs.

Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour the sangria over the top.  Serve immediately.

Mint Simple Syrup Ingredients:
2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1 c. packed fresh mint leaves

Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint over medium heat.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.  Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes.  Strain before using.