Make a strawberry simple syrup by adding 2 cup of water and 2 cups of sugar in a sauce pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slice 8 – 10 strawberries and add them to the water and sugar mixture. Break apart the strawberries to release the juices.Boil mixture for a minute more then remove from heat and cover the pot with a tight fitting lid. Allow strawberry simple syrup to steep for 12 – 15 minutes. Strain into a Mason jar type glass and refrigerate.

In a large measuring cup or bowl add strawberry wine, champagne and simple syrup and stir.

Pour strawberry wine mixture into the individual popsicle containers to the fill line. Snap on the stick and cap pieces.

Place in a deep freeze or ice box for two (2) hours or longer.

Fill a standard wine glass halfway with crushed ice, add several sliced strawberries, add two tablespoons of strawberry simple syrup. Add wine and a Strawberry & Champagne Popsicle.

Garnish with a fresh spring of mint and a slice of strawberry.