David Payne'S Strawberry Bowl(Sparkling Wine Punch) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. strawberries, sliced
1 c. sugar
750 ml. white wine
1 c. \"sparkle\" (ginger ale or champagne)
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. Gran Marnier (or any orange flavored liqueur)

Preparation

Layer berries and sugar; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
(Add Gran Marnier during layering if desired.)
Add wine and lemon juice; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
Add \"sparkle\" and serve.