FOR 2 QUARTS PUNCH YOU WILL NEED:

3 c. fresh strawberries, halved
1/4 c. sugar
1 bottle (4/5 qt.) chilled Riesling or Chablis
1 c. vermouth (optional)
1 qt. chilled lemon or grapefruit flavored soda or club soda
Ice cubes

1. Chill all ingredients before mixing them together.

2. Put strawberries into chilled bowl. Sprinkle sugar over; stir until strawberries are evenly coated.

3. Pour wine, vermouth and chilled soda into bowl; add ice cubes. Serve immediately.