Virgin Strawberry Bellinis

Virgin Strawberry Bellinis
From Food and Wine

14 ounces fresh strawberries
6 ounces water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
3 ounces chilled sparkling apple cider

1. In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil 14 ounces of hulled fresh strawberries, 6 ounces of water and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
2. Remove from the heat and let cool.
3. Stir in 1 1/2 ounces of fresh lemon juice.
4. Transfer the strawberry mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth; strain through a fine sieve.
5. Pour 1 ounce of the strawberry puree into each of 5 flutes and top with 3 ounces of chilled sparkling apple cider.