I only drink champagne on two occasions, when I’m single and when I’m not
coco chanel
The first time I pressed my lips onto the comfort of a fine-stemmed champagne flute and felt the comforting sensation of soft bubbles dancing in my mouth, I was in love with this drink for seduction. Champagne cocktails are so chic and classy. They are perfect for New Year’s and almost any celebration, holiday, or special occasion. From classics to a champagne mojito, cocktails with bubbles are just intoxicating. Here are my four favorite champagne cocktail recipes for you to explore. The type of champagne you use depends on your tastes. Get something you enjoy drinking. Brut champagnes are less sweet, sec is somewhat sweet, and doux are sweetest.
Classic Champagne Cocktail
This elegant, simple, sparkling cocktail dates to the 1850s. With a hint of added flavor from a bitters—soaked sugar cube and added aroma from a citrus peel, this classic champagne cocktail lets the bubbles take center stage.
Ingredients
- 1 sugar cube
- Angostura bitters
- Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
- Lemon or orange twist, for garnish
Instructions
Soak the sugar cube in Angostura bitters and drop it into a champagne flute. Top with champagne or a glass of sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon or orange twist.
Champagne Mimosa
A classic champagne mimosa is a blend of one part champagne and one part orange fruit juice. Variations of the classic are plenty; cranberry mimosa, pomegranate mimosa, pineapple mimosa, are just a few. The version I share here is a grapefruit mimosa.
Ingredient
– 1-part grapefruit juice – 2-parts champagne or chilled sparkling wine, chilled
Instructions
Fill champagne flute with champagne 3/4 of the way and top with grapefruit juice!
Champagne Mojito
The champagne mojito recipe is a Cuban bubbly twist on the classic cocktail making it ideal for celebrations. Made with fresh limes, mint, simple syrup, rum, and champagne, everyone will enjoy this zesty and refreshing champagne cocktail.
Ingredients
-8 mint leaves
-1 lime juiced
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- crushed ice
- 1 top spring of mint
Instructions
Mull together the lime and mint with the simple syrup.
Fill the flute glass almost to the top with crushed ice. Add the rum and use a bar spoon to mix.
Fill the rest of the way with champagne (or club soda if you want a traditional mojito). Add a spring of mint to garnish.
Champagne Margaritas
A classic margarita gets a festive boost with the addition of your favorite bubbly, it’s how you show off your fun side while also keeping it classy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. fresh lime juice
- 1 c. silver tequila
- 1/2 c. orange liqueur
- 1 bottle champagne
- lime wedges, for rim
- salt, for rim
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well. Run lime wedges around the rim of each champagne flute and dip the rims in coarse salt. Divide margaritas between flutes and garnish with lime wedges.