Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Champagne Cocktails

Nothing says party like some bubbly! Champagne Cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate in style and add some 'pop' to your next party. Plus, many champagne cocktails may be easily modified with lemon-lime or even plain soda water to include your non-drinking and/or underage guests.

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
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
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
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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