Champagne Cocktail Recipes

Champagne is a versatile beverage — it’s a great way to toast a new year, a wedding, a birthday celebration, or another type of special occasion. Though it may be a popular celebratory beverage, it also makes for a nice way to relax after a long day.

While it’s always a pleasure to enjoy a glass of champagne on its own, you can take it a step further by creating a delightful cocktail. There are endless possibilities for good champagne drink recipes to try, and we’re merely scratching the surface with this list of our top picks.

What Is a Champagne Cocktail?

Chances are you’re familiar with the term “cocktail,” or an alcoholic mixed drink. It typically contains a liquor base — such as wine, vodka or gin — which is combined with liquid ingredients like juices, sodas, syrups or other flavorings. It can be poured over ice or garnished with fresh fruits, herbs, spices, cream or citrus twists. A champagne cocktail is a mixed drink that uses a champagne base.

Champagne comes in three traditional grape varieties — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Additionally, it can be identified by its range of sweetness or dryness. Here are the main types based on this scale:

• Brut nature: most dry
• Extra-brut: very dry
• Brut: dry
• Extra-sec: medium-dry
• Sec: somewhat dry
• Demi-sec: semi-sweet
• Doux: very sweet

We’ll provide an array of champagne cocktail drink recipes with different sweetness levels and flavors. We also have recipes for seasonal and holiday-inspired cocktails that we hope you’ll love. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or holiday or simply looking to experiment with new recipes, you’ll surely find a beverage to satisfy any occasion or craving. Here are some delicious, refreshing champagne cocktail recipes that may inspire your next mixed drink!

Brut Champagne Drink Recipes

To start, we’ll look at some of the top brut champagne-based recipes. If you have a taste for drier alcohol, these mixed drink recipes with champagne are sure to catch your attention. Pick up some brut champagne and give these recipes a go!

Black Velvet

This unique drink combines dark beer with brut champagne. For those who enjoy a hearty beer, add a fun twist by mixing up your very own Black Velvet cocktail. This drink is simple to make and ideal for lovers of beer and dry champagne.

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. brut champagne
• 4 oz. chilled stout

Directions:

1. Fill an empty glass halfway with champagne.
2. Slowly pour the stout on top.
3. Stir gently and enjoy!

Death in the Afternoon

This staple drink was invented by the famous author and journalist Ernest Hemingway. Try making your own Death in the Afternoon for a relaxing afternoon refresher.

Serves: One

Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ oz. absinthe
• 4 ½ oz. chilled brut champagne

Directions:

1. Pour absinthe into a coupe or champagne flute.
2. Top gently with champagne.

B2C2

This classic drink combines brut champagne with brandy, Cointreau, and Bénédictine. If you enjoy a stronger drink with a much drier taste, this recipe won’t disappoint! Grab the ingredients below and make yourself a B2C2 cocktail.

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz. brandy
• 1 ½ oz. Bénédictine
• 1 ½ oz. Cointreau
• 4-6 oz. room temperature brut champagne

Directions:

1. Combine the Cointreau, brandy and Bénédictine in a glass.
2. Top with champagne, then sip and enjoy!

Sweet Champagne Drink Recipes

If you prefer your champagne to be more on the sweet side, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favorite sweet and simple champagne drink recipes.

Vanilla Champagne Cocktail

This vanilla champagne cocktail adds a sweet twist to a traditional glass of champagne. Try adding some creative vanilla or candy garnish for additional flavor! Depending on how strong you want your cocktail, you can use vanilla vodka or vanilla extract or syrup.

Serves: Five

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle champagne
• 5 oz. vanilla-flavored vodka or vanilla syrup
• 5 vanilla beans or rock candy sticks for garnish

Directions:

1. Add one ounce of vanilla vodka or 1-2 tsp. of vanilla syrup to each glass.
2. Fill each glass with champagne.
3. Garnish with vanilla beans or a rock candy stick. Enjoy!

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a delectable caramel apple mimosa! We highly recommend this drink to ring in the autumn season.

Serves: Four

Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp. caramel
• 2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar
• 1 c. apple cider
• 8 oz. caramel-flavored vodka
• 1 bottle champagne
• A few apple slices

Directions:

1. Add the caramel to a small bowl.
2. Pour the cinnamon sugar into a separate small bowl.
3. Gently dip the rim of each champagne glass into caramel, then proceed to coat it with the cinnamon sugar.
4. Pour the apple cider and caramel vodka into the glasses and slowly top each one with champagne.
5. Serve each glass with one or two apple slices for garnish.

Bellini Cocktail

If you enjoy the pleasant taste of peach, you’re in for a treat with this fresh Bellini cocktail recipe. This sparkling Italian cocktail requires a little extra work but provides a delicious result. It consists of two parts — homemade peach puree and the cocktail portion.

Serves: One

Peach Puree Ingredients:

• 4 medium white peaches
• 3 ice cubes
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• ½ tbsp. sugar or ¾ oz. simple syrup

Cocktail Ingredients:

• 2 oz. homemade peach puree
• 4 oz. sweet champagne
• A few peach slices for garnish

Directions:

1. Start by pitting and quartering your four peaches.
2. Pour the peaches, lemon juice, ice and sugar into a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Taste your puree, then sweeten it to your liking by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
4. Pour some puree into a champagne flute, about a quarter of the way full.
5. Slowly add your champagne to the glass.
6. Garnish with a slice of peach and enjoy!

New Year’s Champagne Drink Recipes

Everyone knows cracking open a bottle of champagne is a signature way to ring in the new year. Try out these elegant cocktail recipes to serve at your next New Year’s gathering.

Classic Champagne Cocktail

You can’t go wrong with a traditional champagne cocktail at a New Year’s celebration, so we couldn’t exclude it from this list. Give this simple yet timeless drink a try!

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• 1 sugar cube
• 1 bottle brut champagne
• 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Lemon twist

Directions:

1. Drop the sugar cube into a chilled champagne flute.
2. Dash your Angostura bitters over the sugar cube and add some ice.
3. Fill the glass with champagne.
4. Garnish with some lemon twist and enjoy!

French 75

French 75 is a classic champagne cocktail that contains lemon juice, gin and sugar. Ring in the new year with this signature cocktail!

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. gin
• 1 tsp. superfine sugar
• ½ oz. lemon juice
• 5 oz. chilled brut champagne

Directions:

1. Use a cocktail shaker to shake cracked ice, lemon juice, sugar and gin.
2. Fill a separate glass halfway with ice cubes.
3. Strain the mixture into the new glass, then slowly top with champagne.

Kir Royale

The Kir Royale cocktail is a classy French drink that combines dry champagne and crème de cassis with a hint of lemon. This drink is simple to make and will surely be a hit at your next New Year’s party.

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. crème de cassis
• 1 bottle brut champagne
• Lemon twist

Directions:

1. Pour the crème de cassis into a champagne glass or flute.
2. Slowly top with champagne.
3. Add some lemon twist for garnish and enjoy!

Fruity Champagne Drink Recipes

If you’re a fan of sweet fruit flavors, these champagne drink recipes are sure to spark your interest. Satisfy your fruity cravings with these fun beverages!

Pineapple Dole Whip Mimosa

This pineapple Dole Whip mimosa combines a tangy pineapple flavor with the taste of sweet coconut and a smooth whip topping. You’ll want to make this drink time and again after only one taste!

Serves: Six

Ingredients:

• ¼ c. sugar
• 1 c. pineapple juice
• ⅓ c. coconut milk
• 1 bottle champagne
• 1 can or container whipped topping
• A few pineapple wedges

Directions:

1. Mix the pineapple juice and coconut milk together in a tall glass.
2. Distribute this mixture evenly among six champagne flutes.
3. Top each glass with champagne of your preferred sweetness level.
4. Garnish each drink with whipped topping and a pineapple wedge.

Strawberry Champagne

You can’t go wrong with a classic strawberry flavor. This traditional strawberry champagne cocktail recipe is perfect for a warm summer afternoon!

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• ½ c. strawberries
• ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 8 oz. champagne

Directions:

1. Start by rinsing your strawberries, then pour them into a blender.
2. Add the lemon juice, sugar and vanilla extract to the blender, and mix until smooth.
3. Pour your mixture into a tall champagne glass, then top with champagne.
4. Garnish your drink with a slice of strawberry.

Champagne Punch

This champagne punch is a perfect summery drink or addition to any party. Grab a large glass punch bowl and give this fun recipe a try!

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle brut champagne
• 1 ½ oz. brandy
• 1 ½ oz. Cointreau
• 1 liter club soda
• Several strawberries
• 1 sliced orange plus peel
• 1 sliced pineapple
• A few mint leaves

Directions:

1. Pour strawberries into a punch bowl and crush them into pieces.
2. Add some ice to your punch bowl.
3. Add the champagne, Cointreau, club soda and brandy, then stir.
4. Garnish with the sliced orange, peel, pineapple and mint.

Christmas Champagne Drink Recipes

Enjoy the Christmas season with a holiday-themed cocktail while you watch a gorgeous snowfall outside your window. These champagne drink recipes are sure to become a Christmastime tradition.

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Ring in the Christmas season with this delicious cranberry-inspired mixer! This cranberry champagne cocktail will likely become a favorite.

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. sweetened cranberry juice
• 1 lime wedge
• 1 bottle champagne
• Several frozen cranberries

Directions:

1. Squeeze some lime into a champagne flute or glass and pour in the cranberry juice.
2. Slowly top the glass with champagne.
3. Add a few cranberries for garnish.

Poinsettia Cocktail

This poinsettia-themed cocktail will surely become a Christmastime staple for the adults in your household.

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• ½ ounce orange liqueur
• 3 oz. cranberry juice
• 3 oz. champagne
• Sprig of fresh rosemary
• Handful of cranberries

Directions:

1. Pour cranberry juice and orange liqueur into a chilled glass or flute, then stir.
2. Slowly top with champagne.
3. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a few cranberries.

Sparkling Christmas Punch

This delicious Christmas beverage combines champagne and soda for a charming mix of flavors and a wildly popular beverage at your next Christmas party. This recipe also incorporates cranberry and orange juice for an extra dose of festive flavors! Give this sparkling Christmas punch a try.

Serves: 16

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle champagne
• 1-2 c. orange-flavored vodka
• 1 2-liter bottle soda, such as lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
• 32 oz. cranberry juice
• 16 oz. orange or pineapple juice
• Several orange slices
• 1-2 c. cranberries

Directions:

1. Combine champagne, vodka, soda and juices in a large punch bowl.
2. Taste the punch to determine if it needs extra champagne, soda or juice.
3. Add orange slices and cranberries for garnish.
4. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Summer Drink Recipes With Champagne

Who says champagne is only a New Year’s drink? Bask in the sunshine while sipping one of these delicious summer-inspired cocktail drinks.

Watermelon Champagne Sangria

The sweet flavor of watermelon is the true epitome of summertime. Kick-off the season with a glass of watermelon champagne sangria.

Serves: Six

Ingredients:

• 2 c. chopped watermelon
• 1 seedless orange, peeled and sliced
• ½ c. blueberries
• 1 c. seedless grapes cut into halves
• 1 bottle champagne

Directions:

1. Pour your fruits into a large bowl and toss them together.
2. Distribute your fruit mixture into multiple glasses.
3. Top the glasses with champagne.

Strawberry Champagne Mojito

We’re back with another champagne cocktail that integrates a fun strawberry twist. Pick up some fresh strawberries from your local grocery store and give this strawberry champagne mojito recipe a shot!

Serves: One

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle champagne
• ¼ c. strawberries, diced
• 3-4 mint leaves
• 1 tsp. simple syrup or superfine sugar
• 1 oz. lime juice
• 1 oz. white rum

Directions:

1. Muddle the strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice and sugar in a champagne glass.
2. Stir in the rum.
3. Fill the remainder of the glass with champagne.
4. Garnish your drink with a few strawberries or mint leaves.

Cucumber-Mint Sparkler

Who doesn’t love the cool, refreshing taste of cucumber to soak in the summer season? Try out this charming cucumber-mint sparkler for your next drink creation.

Serves: One

Mint Simple Syrup Ingredients:

• ½ c. sugar
• ½ c. water
• ½ c. mint leaves

Cocktail Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. homemade mint simple syrup
• 1-in. piece chopped seedless cucumber
• ½ oz. lime juice
• 1 ½ oz. vodka
• 3 oz. champagne
• 1 sprig of fresh mint
• 3-4 cucumber slices

Directions:

1. To make the simple syrup, boil your water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan.
2. Bring the heat to a simmer and swirl the ingredients until the sugar completely dissolves.
3. Remove your mixture from heat and let it cool before using.
4. To make the cocktail, muddle the lime juice and chopped cucumber in a cocktail shaker.
5. Add in your syrup, vodka, and some ice cubes.
6. Shake until the outside of the shaker appears frosty.
7. Strain your mixture into an ice-filled glass and top with champagne.
8. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of cucumber.

Other Holiday Champagne Drink Recipes

Check out these other seasonal and holiday-inspired champagne drink recipes. With a variety of great recipes out there, you’ll surely find a drink for any time of the year.

Sparkling Holiday Sangria

Sangria may be commonly associated with summer, but it’s also a perfect drink for the wintertime season as well! Give this sparkling holiday sangria a try.

Serves: Eight

Ingredients:

• 1 750-ml bottle White Moscato
• 1 750-ml bottle brut champagne
• 3 c. cranberry juice
• 2 c. cranberries
• 4 sliced oranges

Directions:

1. Mix the Moscato, juice, and fruits in a pitcher.
2. Cover and refrigerate the pitcher for at least four hours, but preferably overnight.
3. Stir in the champagne and serve.

Cupid’s Cocktail

Love is in the air! Make your Valentine’s Day even more special for you and your partner by sharing a Cupid’s Cocktail. For an even more enjoyable experience, shop for ingredients together before making these drinks.

Serves: Two

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. champagne
• 2 oz. vodka
• 6 oz. water
• 4 oz. grapefruit juice
• 2 tbsp. pomegranate seeds
• Pink food coloring
• 2 strawberries

Directions:

1. Mix the water and vodka and add your desired amount of pink food coloring.
2. Pour this mixture into an ice cube tray and let freeze for at least four hours.
3. Fill two champagne flutes with your dyed ice cubes and pomegranate seeds.
4. Pour half the grapefruit juice into each glass.
5. Skewer your strawberries to top the cocktails.
6. Top with champagne and enjoy!

Pot of Gold Mimosa

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this charming and creative Pot of Gold Mimosa! Its refreshing taste paired with vibrant green and gold colors makes for an irresistible drink.

Serves: Four

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. orange juice
• 2 oz. vodka
• 8 oz. champagne
• 2 oz. blue curacao

Directions:

1. Pour two ounces of orange juice into each champagne glass.
2. Add ½ an ounce of vodka to each glass and stir well.
3. Top each glass with champagne, but leave some room at the top.
4. Pour in ½ an ounce of blue curacao to each glass — it should settle at the bottom to create a layered effect.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Champagne Drink Recipes for Breakfast or Brunch

These mimosa-inspired champagne beverages are the perfect way to start your day. Consider serving these for your next breakfast or brunch gathering.

Sunrise Mimosa

Rise and shine with this delicious sunrise mimosa recipe!

Serves: Four

Ingredients:

• 8 chunks of fresh pineapple
• 8 raspberries
• 4 slices of tangerine
• 10 tbsp. grenadine
• Red sanding sugar
• 1 c. pineapple-orange juice
• 12 oz. chilled champagne

Directions:

1. Arrange your pineapple chunks, raspberries and tangerine slices onto four wooden skewers.
2. Pour 2 tablespoons of grenadine into a small dish and red sanding sugar in another shallow dish.
3. Dip champagne flutes in the grenadine then the sanding sugar to coat the rims.
4. Add ¼ cup of pineapple-orange juice to each glass.
5. Fill each glass with 3 ounces of champagne.
6. Top each drink gently with 2 tablespoons of grenadine.
7. Place a fruit skewer across the top of each glass and enjoy!

Arnold Palmer Mimosa

This Arnold Palmer mimosa creates the perfect blend of lemonade, iced tea and champagne.

Serves: Six

Ingredients:

• 3 c. lemonade
• 2 c. iced tea
• 1 bottle champagne
• 1 container raspberries
• A few lemon wedges

Directions:

1. Distribute lemonade and iced tea evenly among six champagne flutes.
2. Top each glass with champagne.
3. Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge and a few raspberries.

Blushing Mimosa

This blushing mimosa creates a balanced blend of orange, pineapple and champagne.

Serves: Six

Ingredients:

• 2 c. orange juice
• 1 c. chilled pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp. grenadine
• 1 bottle chilled champagne

Directions:

1. Stir the orange juice, pineapple juice and grenadine together.
2. Distribute this mixture evenly among six champagne flutes.
3. Top each glass with champagne.

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