Rose Brut Champagne Float with Raspberry Sorbet

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   To make the sorbet: Combine the water, sugar, and lemon peel in a medium saucepan over high heat.

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   Bring mixture to a boil, and boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.

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   Transfer to a heatproof container and chill completely.

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   Remove and discard the lemon peel from the chilled syrup.

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   Combine the syrup and the raspberries and place the mixture in batches in a blender.

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   Process each batch until smooth.

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   Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing to extract all of the juices.

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   Discard seeds and any remaining pulp.

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   Stir Champagne and lemon juice into the raspberry mixture until combined.

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    Pour the raspberry mixture into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's directions.

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    (This sorbet may take a little longer because of the alcohol content.)

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    Remove sorbet from the ice cream maker, place in freezer-safe containers, and freeze until firm, about 8 hours.

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    For the floats: Place 3 tiny, tablespoon-sized scoops of the Raspberry Sorbet into each Champagne flute.

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    Slowly pour the Champagne over the sorbet.

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    Garnish each glass with fresh raspberries, if desired.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.