5 Champagne Cocktails To Begin Your New Year With

It’s going to be a new year and considering how terrible 2017 has been, you’re going to have to welcome this one with style. And what’s more stylish and celebratory than champagne? Umm…nothing. But we aren’t talking just popping open the bubbly, we’re talking about creating drool-worthy cocktails with champagne that’ll make even the worst party seem fantastic.

Mexican 75

You’ve heard of French 75, now get ready for Mexican 75 – a deadly yet sophisticated mixture of tequila and champagne. It’s refreshing and a quintessential party drink that’ll have your friends go from drinking with their pinky finger up to dancing to Bappi da’s tunes real quick.

What You’ll Need:

• 60 ml fresh lime juice
• 118 ml silver tequila
• 4 tsp agave nectar
• Champagne

Instructions:

1. Pour lime juice, tequila, and agave nectar into the cocktail shaker and fill half of the shaker with ice
2. Shake well till chilled
3. Strain equal amounts into 2 champagne flutes
4. Fill 3/4th of the glass with champagne and serve
5. Garnish with lime (Add in sugar or salt if you like)

Blackberry Thyme Sparklers

How goddamn beautiful is this cocktail! It’s got a creative mix of everything we love – blackberry, thyme, gin, and of course, champagne. It’s perfect to impress guests or even just yourself. This berrylicious drink is going to become a staple at every celebration, we guarantee it.
(Serves 4)

What You’ll Need:

• 1 cup blackberries + 8 more as garnish
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 bottle champagne
• 1/2 cup gin
•  4 thyme sprigs
• Gold baking sugar for the rim

Instructions:

1. Bring blackberries, water, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan
2. Simmer for 10 minutes on reduced heat, then take off the stove, drain the blackberries, and cool
3. Apply a tiny bit of butter on your fingers and rub them around your glasses’ rim
4. Dip the rim into gold baking sugar
5. Add 30 ml of gin in each glass and drop into 2 blackberries each
6. Pour in 60 ml of blackberry simple syrup mixture
7. Fill the rest of the glass with champagne and add 1 sprig of thyme each

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Black Velvet

For those of you who want the poshness of champagne but the casualness of beer, Black Velvet is the way to go. Don’t be mistaken, this is just as luxurious as champagne cocktails come and it packs quite a heady mix in one flute.

What You’ll Need:

• 1/2 flute Guinness Draught or Stout
• 1/2 flute champagne

Instructions:

1. Pour Guinness into a chilled flute
2. Pour champagne slowly over a bar spoon to layer it on top and serve

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Mimosa Margarita

Planning a celebratory brunch or just want the joy of Mimosa and Margarita combined? This drink has everything you’ll ever need. It’s a refreshing combo that’s easy to whip up and can be garnished to look even more glamorous than it already is.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 bottle champagne
• Lime wedge and coarse salt for rimming
• Orange and lime slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add orange juice, lime juice, and tequila to a pitcher and stir to combine well
2. Rim glasses with lime wedge then dip in salt
3. Pour in the orange mixture from the pitcher and add champagne on top
4. Add orange slices and lime slices before serving

Champagne Punch Bellini

An adorable cocktail filled with champagne and raspberry sorbet that’s easy to make and serve – really, what more do you need? You can substitute the raspberry sorbet and raspberries for any of your favorite fruits to add a personal touch.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 bottle of champagne or prosecco
• 1/2 cup raspberry sorbet
• Fresh raspberries

Instructions:

1. Add 1 tbsp of sorbet into your champagne glass
2. Fill the rest of the glass with champagne
3. Top with raspberries
4. Serve immediately

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Summing Up

Champagne can add life to any party – even if you’re surrounded by complete strangers! So, these rich, fruity, and punchy champagne cocktails are just an excuse for you to get some champagne down your throat and live the night away. Be it a party, a cozy brunch, or a lively sundowner, these champagne cocktails are sure to delight you in innumerable ways!

FAQs

What Are You Supposed To Drink Champagne Out Of?

Champagne is best relished in a tulip glass. Its tall length helps the aromas and bubbles to develop effectively.

Is It Ok To Drink Flat Champagne?

It’s safe to drink flat champagne although you will have to sacrifice its taste and flavor.

How Long Does Champagne Last Once Open?

An opened bottle of champagne can last for about three to five days. Make sure to store it in a cool and dry place.

What Is Champagne Famous For?

Champagne has gained a worldwide reputation for being the most exclusive celebratory drink in the world. It is used to raise toast in social gatherings like parties and weddings.

Does The Color Of A Champagne Bottle Matter?

While the color of a champagne bottle can be a stylistic choice, darker bottles are beneficial as they protect the champagne from light exposure, which can impact the taste and quality.