We've compiled a list of a few of our favorite Champagne Cocktails for you to make, drink, and enjoy ALL SUMMER LONG! (Many of these would even make a great signature cocktail for a wedding).
Champagne Punch
(From Martha Stewart Weddings)
Ingredients
1 thinly sliced peach
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup Simple Syrup
1 bottle champagne or other sparkling white wine
Directions
In a pitcher, combine ice, peach, raspberries, blueberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Slowly pour in champagne or other sparkling white wine.
The Fizz
(From our friends at Woolley's Steakhouse)
Ingredients
1/2 ounce Malibu Caribbean Rum
1/2 ounce Midori Melon Liqueur
3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice
Champagne, for topping off (about
Directions
Combine equal parts Malibu and Midori to two parts Pineapple Juice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Top with champagne.
Pear Lemon Fizz
(From Martha Stewart Weddings)
Ingredients
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) pear vodka
3/4 ounce (4 1/2 teaspoons) Lemon Verbena Simple Syrup
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice
Champagne, for topping off (about 1/2 cup)
1 fresh lemon verbena leaf, for garnish
Directions
Combine vodka, syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker. Shake, and then strain into a glass. Top off with Champagne. Garnish with lemon verbena.
Frizzante Mojito
(From Martha Stewart Weddings)
Ingredients
6 fresh mint leaves
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce Simple Syrup
1 1/2 ounces rum, preferably Cruzan
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 ounces Champagne or Prosecco, chilled
Directions
In a pint or mixing glass, muddle together mint, lime juice, and simple syrup to release mint oils. Add rum and bitters; shake over ice. Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe; top with Champagne.
We're pretty sure that gives you a good start! Then, there are always Bellinis, sparklers, sangria, and even mimosas! Happy celebrating!
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