7 Fabulous Champagne Cocktails to Elevate Your Celebrations
7 Fabulous Champagne Cocktails to Elevate Your Celebrations
There’s something inherently magical about champagne. It’s not just a drink; it’s a celebration in a bottle. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a regular evening, champagne adds a touch of elegance and festivity. However, drinking champagne every day can become monotonous. That’s where these delightful champagne cocktails come in. They offer a refreshing twist while keeping the bubbly essence intact.
Sparkler
Elegance in simplicity, the Sparkler lives up to its name, which translates to ‘sparkler.’ It starts with a sparkle in your soul and, if overindulged, might sparkle in your eyes too.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz tequila
- 1/2 oz syrup of your choice
- 5 oz champagne
Garnish:
- 1 slice of strawberry
Glass:
Champagne flute
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients in the glass in any order. Stir gently to avoid excessive fizzing.
- Garnish with a slice of strawberry.
Champagne Cocktail
The classic Champagne Cocktail is a timeless favorite. The other ingredients complement the champagne, enhancing its flavor notes rather than overpowering them.
Ingredients:
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Champagne
Garnish:
- 1 strip of lemon peel
Glass:
Champagne flute
Preparation:
- Place the sugar cube on a spoon and soak it with bitters.
- Drop the soaked sugar cube into the flute and fill with champagne.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Moët Golden Glamour Cocktail
This official cocktail from the renowned winery Moët & Chandon was awarded numerous prizes in 2010. While it’s best to use the specified brands, budget-friendly substitutes can work just as well.
Ingredients:
- 3.4 oz Moët & Chandon Imperial Champagne
- 23.7 oz Navan vanilla liqueur
- 1.7 oz passion fruit juice
Garnish:
- 1 sprig of mint
Glass:
Coupe
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients in the glass in any order.
- Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
Very Sexy Martini Cocktail
Despite the name, this cocktail doesn’t contain Martini but is served in a Martini glass. The combination of ingredients offers a delightful palette of flavors and fun.
Ingredients:
- 3 raspberries
- 5 mint leaves
- 1.7 oz fresh lime juice
- 1.7 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- 1.7 oz citrus vodka
- 1.7 oz Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial Champagne (or any other rosé champagne)
- Ice
Garnish:
- 1 sprig of mint
- 1 raspberry
Glass:
Martini
Preparation:
- In a shaker, muddle the raspberries and mint.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the champagne and ice.
- Shake and strain into the glass.
- Top with champagne and ice.
- Garnish with a raspberry and a sprig of mint.
Airmail Punch
A cup is an unusual vessel for a cocktail, especially one with a lot of ice. But this recipe makes it work beautifully.
Ingredients:
- 1.7 oz rum
- 5 oz fresh lime juice
- 5 oz homemade honey syrup (two parts honey, one part water)
- 3.4 oz champagne
Garnish:
- 1 nutmeg
Glass:
Cup
Preparation:
- Add all ingredients except for the champagne to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake and strain into a pre-chilled cup filled with ice cubes.
- Top with champagne.
- Garnish with nutmeg.
Aperol Flip
This cocktail is all about foam, fizz, and fun. It’s a bit complex to make but well worth the effort.
Ingredients:
- 1.7 oz Aperol
- Juice of half a lemon
- 0.7 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- 1.7 oz brut champagne
Garnish:
- 1 wide strip of orange zest
Glass:
Martini
Preparation:
- Add Aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake until a good foam forms.
- Pour the champagne into a Martini glass.
- Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
- Squeeze the zest so that the juice sprays directly into the glass, then place it on top of the foam.
Magic Hour
Originally a New Year’s cocktail, the Magic Hour can be enjoyed year-round. It’s a festive blend that captures the essence of celebration.
Ingredients:
- 1.7 oz whiskey
- 0.7 oz grapefruit juice
- 0.3 oz simple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of yellow Chartreuse
- Sparkling wine
Garnish:
- 1 strip of grapefruit zest
Glass:
Champagne flute
Preparation:
- Add all ingredients except for the sparkling wine to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake and strain into a champagne flute.
- Top with sparkling wine and garnish with the zest.
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