There’s nothing better than sipping on a delicious sparkling wine cocktail. They are bubbly, festive, tasty, and have the power to turn a simple occasion into a celebration. So, whether you’re at home, hosting a casual party, or just hanging out with friends, you can never go wrong with sparkling wine cocktails. All you need are some simple ingredients and basic bartending skills, and you’re good to go. But before you assemble anything, let’s have a look at some of the best sparkling wine cocktail recipes.
7 Best Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipes
- Kir Royale
- Aperol Spritz
- Bellini
- Mrs. Robinson
- Fleming Fizz
- Strawberry Kiss
- The Champagne Cocktail
1. Kir Royale
Kir Royale is a fruity, sweet, and bubbly cocktail that continues to be a classic. It’s made with three simple ingredients that combine to give this cocktail an amazing flavor profile. The Chambord used in this cocktail is a raspberry liqueur that adds a strong flavor. To give this drink even more flavor, you can use some fresh raspberries. It adds freshness, makes the cocktail taste fruity, and gives it a good texture as well.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces of dry sparkling wine
- 1 ounce of Chambord
- 2 fresh raspberries (this is optional)
How To Make Kir Royale
- Muddle the raspberries and add them to your cocktail glass. To this, add Chambord and give it a good stir.
- Pour in your sparkling wine and your drink is ready to be served.
2. Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz is a bright orange cocktail made from white wine (Prosecco). It has four basic ingredients like Prosecco, Aperol, orange, and club soda. Aperol is an Italian bitter apéritif that adds a very nice kick to the cocktail. The orange adds a sweet citrus flavor and the soda and Prosecco make the drink bubbly and tasty. This one is perfect for the summers to sip on by the pool.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce of Aperol
- 2 ounces of Prosecco
- 4 ounces of club soda
- 2 orange wheels (circular slices), one for garnish and the other to squeeze
How To Make Aperol Spritz
- Add the Aperol and Prosecco into a cocktail mixer along with some crushed ice and give it a good shake.
- Stir this mixture into your cocktail glass, squeeze one of the orange wheels into the drink, and stir well.
- Top off this drink with the club soda, and garnish it with the orange wheel.
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3. Bellini
Bellini is a classic sparkling wine cocktail that is loved by many. It’s made with simple ingredients and has simple flavors. The peach adds a nice fruity flavor to your white wine and elevates the cocktail’s flavor palate. Bellini is going to be your go-to drink once you’ve learned how to make it perfectly.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of sparkling white wine of your choice
- 1 ounce of fresh white peach puree
- A peach slice for garnish
How To Make Bellini
- Add some ice cubes and the fresh white peach puree to a cocktail glass. Top it off with the white wine and stir.
- Garnish this drink with the peach slice and take a sip.
4. Mrs. Robinson
Yet another classic sparkling wine cocktail on the list is Mrs. Robinson. This drink is a mixture of bitters, fruity, and citrus flavors all mixed to make the perfect cocktail for all occasions. It includes a few ingredients but, once you’ve mastered making this drink, there’s no turning back. Mrs. Robinson is a burst of flavor in your mouth with just one sip. So make sure you follow the recipe and try it out for yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of sparkling white wine
- 1 ounce of gin
- 3 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
- 3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce of pineapple syrup
How To Make Mrs. Robinson
- Put all your ingredients except the white wine into a cocktail mixer along with some crushed ice and give it a good mix.
- Strain this mix into a cocktail glass over ice cubes.
- Pour your sparkly white wine and your drink is ready to be served.
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5. Fleming Fizz
Fleming Fizz is one of the more unique drinks on the list. It’s a bright yellow drink that tastes spicy, sweet, bitter, and smooth at the same time. The burst of flavor in this cocktail is immaculate. Fleming Fizz includes two types of scotch with a dash of white wine. The lemon adds a great citrus flavor while the ginger and simple syrup add spicy and sweet notes. Here’s how you can make this easy drink that can be enjoyed for any occasion, at any time.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of sparkling white wine
- 1⁄2 an ounce of Islay Scotch
- 1 1⁄2 ounces of blended scotch
- 3⁄4 ounce of lemon juice
- 3⁄8 ounce of ginger syrup
- 3⁄8 ounce of simple syrup
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
How To Make Fleming Fizz
- Add all of your ingredients excluding the white wine to a cocktail shaker along with a lot of crushed ice. Give these ingredients a good shake until they blend well.
- Strain this mixture into a cocktail glass over ice cubes and top it off with the white wine.
- Garnish the drink with the lemon twist and your drink is ready to be served.
6. Strawberry Kiss
All the fruit lovers are going to be in awe of Strawberry Kiss. This one is a crowd-pleasing drink that has fresh strawberries and basil leaves. The cocktail is going to be your favorite on a summer day as you soak up the sun. Strawberry Kiss is the ideal summer cocktail to sip on and can be made at home with simple ingredients by following some simple steps given below.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce of your favorite sparkling wine
- 1 ½ ounce of Belvedere Vodka
- 2 fresh strawberries
- 6 basil leaves
- ½ ounce of fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce of simple syrup
How To Make Strawberry Kiss
- Muddle the strawberries and basil leaves in a cocktail shaker.
- Add all of your other ingredients (minus the sparkling wine) into the shaker and shake vigorously.
- In a cocktail glass, add some crushed ice and strain the cocktail mixture over it.
- Pour your sparkling wine into the glass and give it a stir. Your cocktail is ready to be served.
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7. Champagne Cocktail
A classic Champagne cocktail is the one that has the slightest flavor of the bitters while the taste of Champagne shines through. It’s a very comforting drink that takes no more than 2 minutes to make. So when you host your next cocktail party, make sure you wow your guests with this lovely, delicious Champagne cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of chilled Champagne or a sparkling wine of your choice
- 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 1 ice cube
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
How To Make Champagne Cocktail
- Place your ice cube into a bowl and douse with the bitters.
- Add this cube to a cocktail glass and pour your chilled Champagne over it.
- Garnish the drink with a lemon twist and your drink is ready.
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Summing Up
Now that you have a list of some of the best sparkling wine cocktail recipes, you can get started by making some for yourself. Once you try these cocktails, you’ll want to have more. And you can do so, as they are easy to make and take no longer than 10 minutes! So, what are you waiting for?
FAQs
What Is Good To Mix With Sparkling Wine?
Sparkling wine is great as it is, but it also pairs really well with citrus-based mixers, liqueurs like Dubonnet Rouge, and bitters like Angostura.
What Liquor Goes Well With Sparkling Wine?
Vodka, gin, rum, scotch, and brandy are some liquors that go really well with sparkling wine. These are also some of the liquors that are used when making sparkling wine cocktails.
What Should I Add To Champagne?
Champagne is a type of sparkling wine and pairs very well with fresh fruits and fruit juices. You can either muddle your fruits or just cut them into small pieces and add them to your champagne.
How Do You Make Sparkling Wine Taste Better?
If you’re not a big fan of sparkling wine and want it to taste better, you can try making some cocktails. Cocktails are a great way to alter the taste and make your not-so-favorite drinks taste better.
Is It Ok To Mix Champagne And Vodka?
Yes, it’s completely fine to mix Champagne and vodka. Both these drinks complement each other and are great for a cocktail recipe.
Can You Get Drunk Off Of Sparkling Wine?
Yes, it’s possible to get drunk off of sparkling. Even though sparkling wines have a lower ABV percentage, you can get drunk off of them if you drink a little excess.
Can You Mix Sprite With Red Wine?
Adding mixers to your alcoholic drinks is a common practice. Adding Sprite to your red wines might not seem to be right at first, but a lot of people do like to mix the two. Some cocktails even have both these drinks paired together.
