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Must-Try Champagne Cocktails for Your Next Celebration

Written by
Tanja Kankaansyrja
Published on
March 17, 2025

Champagne is more than just a drink—it’s a symbol of celebration, elegance, and sophistication. Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, or a private soirée, adding champagne cocktails to your drink menu can elevate the experience for your guests.

In this guide, we’ll share five must-try champagne cocktails that bring a luxurious twist to classic recipes.

French 75 – A Timeless Classic

The French 75 is a refined cocktail that perfectly balances citrus, gin, and champagne for a refreshing yet sophisticated sip.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz gin
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz champagne
  • Lemon twist (for garnish)

How to Make It:

  1. Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled flute.
  3. Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.

💡 Best for: Weddings, elegant dinner parties, and upscale receptions.

Classic Bellini – A Fruity Delight

The Bellini is a perfect blend of sweet peach puree and crisp prosecco, making it a crowd favorite.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz peach purée
  • 4 oz prosecco
  • Fresh peach slices (for garnish)

How to Make It:

  1. Add peach purée to a flute.
  2. Slowly pour in prosecco, stirring gently.
  3. Garnish with a fresh peach slice.

💡 Best for: Brunch events, bridal showers, and outdoor summer gatherings.

Champagne Mojito – A Refreshing Twist

A Champagne Mojito is a vibrant, bubbly take on the traditional Cuban cocktail, combining mint, lime, and sparkling wine.

Ingredients:

  • 5 fresh mint leaves
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz champagne
  • Crushed ice

How to Make It:

  1. Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a glass.
  2. Fill with crushed ice and pour in champagne.
  3. Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig.

💡 Best for: Outdoor events, summer weddings, and tropical-themed parties.

Blackberry Royale – A Bold & Elegant Option

The Blackberry Royale is a visually stunning cocktail featuring blackberry liqueur and champagne, perfect for a bold, fruit-forward taste.

Ingredients:

  • ½ oz crème de cassis (blackberry liqueur)
  • 3 oz champagne
  • Fresh blackberries (for garnish)

How to Make It:

  1. Pour crème de cassis into a flute.
  2. Slowly top with chilled champagne.
  3. Garnish with fresh blackberries for an elegant touch.

💡 Best for: Formal galas, luxury-themed events, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Elderflower Spritz – Light & Floral Elegance

A light and floral cocktail, the Elderflower Spritz is refreshing and delicate, making it perfect for daytime events and summer soirées.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 3 oz champagne
  • 1 oz soda water
  • Lemon slice & edible flowers (for garnish)

How to Make It:

  1. Pour St-Germain into a flute.
  2. Add champagne and soda water, stirring gently.
  3. Garnish with a lemon slice and edible flowers.

💡 Best for: Garden parties, weddings, and corporate networking events.

Final Thoughts – Elevate Your Champagne Experience

Adding a signature champagne cocktail to your event enhances both the taste and aesthetic of the celebration. Whether you prefer a classic French 75 or a refreshing Champagne Mojito, these recipes are guaranteed to impress.

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