Straight To The Heart Of It
by
American Way Staff
— from Dune, at the One&Only Ocean Club Bahamas
Marinated Strawberries
2 pints of fresh strawberries (stems removed, cut in quarters)
1 cup sparkling water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Champagne
Bring sugar and water to a boil; then add Champagne. Pour mixture over washed strawberries. Leave to cool at room temperature. Strain off juice carefully and chill juice.
Lavender Fondue
1 tablespoon dried lavender
1½ cups heavy cream
1½ cups bittersweet chocolate (52 percent or more)
Bring cream to a boil with lavender; pour over chocolate and mix until a smooth, silky texture. Pass mixture through fine strainer; set aside.
Assembly
Take a giant martini glass and place strawberries in base; pour fondue over berries. Top with one giant scoop of crème brûlée ice cream (we like Häagen-Dazs) and sprinkle with dried lavender. Serve with chilled Champagne strawberry juice.
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