Summer Lovin'

{Mimosa sipping, caftan donning, poolside lounging...}

Pineapple Mimosa with Strawberry Ice-Cubes:    

*  12 oz.  fresh pineapple juice

*  6 oz. lime juice 

*  2 cups ice cold water

*  6 cups pink champagne, chilled

*  1/2 cup sugar

*  strawberry ice cubes (recipe to follow)

Directions:

*  Combine pineapple juice, lime juice, and water. Chill well. Before serving, carefully pour in champagne. Add Strawberry Ice Cubes to each pitcher before serving. Makes about 3 quarts or 12 servings.

Strawberry Ice Cubes:

* Fill two ice cube trays with cleaned fresh strawberries (halve or quarter any larger berries if necessary). Add water. Freeze until firm.