Something Sweet and Light

This refreshing cocktail is perfect for warm summer evenings. The sweetness of fresh strawberries and the subtle tartness of grapefruit juice are perfectly balanced with the light and crisp notes of vodka and sparkling wine. Ingredients: - 1 1/2 oz vodka - 1 oz grapefruit juice - 1 oz simple syrup - 2 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced - Sparkling wine, to top off Directions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the sliced strawberries with simple syrup until they are well crushed. 2. Add ice, vodka, and grapefruit juice to the shaker. 3. Shake well to combine all the ingredients and strain into a chilled glass. 4. Top the glass with sparkling wine and garnish with a fresh strawberry slice. 5. Enjoy this sweet and light concoction!