Source: 5ph, AdobeStockChampagne is not only a standalone festive drink but also an excellent base for light cocktails for all occasions. In this collection, we've gathered 20 of the most interesting recipes that will wonderfully brighten evenings with friends and loved ones!
1. Mimosa
Source: pinterest.comIt got its name from its bright yellow-orange hue.
You'll need: 150 ml champagne, 20 ml orange liqueur, 50 ml orange juice, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Moisten the rim of the glass with water and create a sugar rim. Pour in the liqueur, orange juice, and then the champagne. Gently stir the cocktail.
2. Aperol with Champagne
Source: nytimes.comIt's hard to imagine a lighter and more summery cocktail.
You'll need: 40 ml Aperol, 60 ml champagne, 20 ml soda water, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in Aperol and champagne. Finally, top up the cocktail with soda water and garnish to taste.
3. Peach Cocktail with Cognac and Champagne
Source: folhago.com.brOnce you've tried it, you'll never forget it!
You'll need: 50 ml champagne, 25 ml cognac, 25 ml orange juice, 1 peach.
Preparation: Blanch the peach with boiling water, peel it, and blend it. Add orange juice and cognac, blend again, and pour into a flute. Top up the cocktail with champagne.
4. Kir Royale
Source: savoredsips.comA simple berry cocktail that's equally good with various liqueurs.
You'll need: 100 ml champagne, 10 ml cherry liqueur, 10 ml raspberry liqueur.
Preparation: Pour both liqueurs into a narrow flute and then top with champagne. Do not stir the cocktail.
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5. Strawberry Ice Cream
Source: cbs.comDedicated to all fans of milky and creamy cocktails.
You'll need: 50 g strawberries, 100 g ice cream, 2 mint leaves, 50 ml champagne.
Preparation: Blend strawberries, mint, and ice cream. Transfer to a glass or dessert bowl and top up the cocktail with champagne.
6. French 75
Source: rcept.ruDespite its simplicity, this cocktail has hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide.
You'll need: 60 ml gin, 100 ml champagne, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sugar, ice, 1 strip lemon zest.
Preparation: Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar with ice in a shaker. Strain into a flute and top with champagne. Add a lemon zest spiral to the cocktail.
7. Ginger-Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Source: pinterest.comThis drink is sure to impress your long-awaited guests!
You'll need: 140 ml champagne, 8-10 drops Angostura or Peychaud's bitters, 15 ml ginger liqueur, 30 ml pomegranate juice, ginger, pomegranate.
Preparation: Place a small piece of ginger and a few pomegranate seeds in a flute. Add Angostura, ginger liqueur, and pomegranate juice. Finally, top up the cocktail with champagne.
8. Northern Lights
Source: dzen.ruOne of the strongest cocktails in this collection.
You'll need: 100 ml champagne, 50 ml lemon juice, 50 ml vodka, 10 ml sugar syrup, ice.
Preparation: Fill a shaker with ice and mix vodka, sugar syrup, and lemon juice. Strain this mixture into a glass with ice and top with champagne.
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9. Bellini with Champagne
Source: sweet-smart-home.ruYou can use ready-made peach puree or simply blend a fresh peach.
You'll need: 100 ml champagne, 10 ml sugar syrup, 10 ml lemon juice, 20 g peach puree.
Preparation: Gently stir half of the champagne and all other ingredients with a spoon. Strain the mixture into a tall glass and top with the remaining champagne.
10. Blue Champagne
Source: pinterest.comTraditionally, the incredible color comes from Blue Curaçao liqueur.
You'll need: 20 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao, 30 ml lime juice, 60 ml champagne, ice.
Preparation: Shake vodka, lime juice, and Blue Curaçao with ice in a shaker. Pour the mixture into a flute and top up the cocktail with champagne.
11. Golden Velvet
Source: veronikaa.ruIt's hard to believe, but there's a cocktail with champagne and beer.
You'll need: 100 ml champagne, 25 ml pineapple juice, 100 ml light beer.
Preparation: Pour beer, pineapple juice, and champagne into a tall glass in that order. Do not stir and serve the cocktail without ice.
12. Strawberry Martini with Champagne
Source: ru.dreamstime.comGarnish it with fresh berries or a basil leaf.
You'll need: 100 ml pink martini, 50 ml champagne, 10 ml strawberry syrup, ice.
Preparation: Place an ice cube in a glass and pour in strawberry syrup. Carefully pour in the martini along the side of the glass, then the champagne. Do not stir the cocktail.
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13. Death in the Afternoon
Source: gssfinder.ruNamed after Hemingway's work, this strong cocktail is truly impressive.
You'll need: 40 ml absinthe, 100 ml champagne, 8 ml sugar syrup.
Preparation: Pour all ingredients into a chilled glass in order. Gently stir the cocktail with a bar spoon.
14. Champagne and Kiwi Cocktail
Source: dieta-prosto.ruYou definitely need a ripe and soft kiwi – it turns out very tasty.
You'll need: 50 ml champagne, 50 ml orange juice, 1 kiwi.
Preparation: Peel and blend the kiwi with orange juice. Pour the cocktail into a flute and top with champagne.
15. Italian Mojito
Source: kaksamrukami.ruNot classic at all, but a very interesting and pleasant variation.
You'll need: 45 ml light rum, 30 ml champagne, 15 ml Campari, 20 ml sugar syrup, 20 ml lemon juice, 2 mint sprigs, ice.
Preparation: Muddle mint leaves in a shaker, add ice, and all ingredients except champagne. Shake the cocktail well, strain it into a glass, and top with champagne.
16. Tintoretto
Source: vk.comFor a more delicate and beautiful hue, we recommend using rosé champagne.
You'll need: 120 ml champagne, 30 ml pomegranate juice, 10 ml sugar syrup.
Preparation: Mix sugar syrup and pomegranate juice until smooth directly in a flute. Top with champagne and gently stir the cocktail.
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17. Black Velvet
Source: pinterest.comA classic dark stout, like Guinness, works best.
You'll need: 450 ml dark beer, 450 ml champagne.
Preparation: Pour champagne into pre-chilled glasses. Carefully top with dark beer and serve the cocktails immediately.
18. Fleur de Champagne
Source: pulse.mail.ruAn original elderflower cocktail with French notes.
You'll need: 30 g elderflower liqueur, 120 ml champagne, strawberry.
Preparation: Pour elderflower liqueur and cold champagne into a tall flute. Garnish the cocktail with a strawberry.
19. Lemon Champagne Cocktail
Source: fotostrana.ruSo light yet delicious, fresh, and aromatic!
You'll need: 100 ml champagne, 25 ml lemon juice, 1 tsp brown sugar.
Preparation: Mix brown sugar with lemon juice until dissolved and pour into a flute. Top up the cocktail with champagne.
20. Champagne and Dark Rum Cocktail
Source: yogarossia.ruAnd with lemon and honey – simply an extraordinary find.
You'll need: 120 ml champagne, 30 ml dark rum, 20 ml lemon syrup, 2 tsp honey, ice.
Preparation: In a shaker with ice, mix rum, lemon syrup, and liquid honey. Pour the mixture into a tall glass and top up the cocktail with champagne.