10 Champagne Cocktails That Are So Good You'll Never Stop Saying "Cheers"
These holiday recipes will work for any brunch, lunch, or dinner you have from now until New Year's Day.
Nothing says "it's time to celebrate" like a champagne flute filled with bubbly. Whether you're getting ready for a holiday party (bring on the sparkly outfits!) or playing host yourself, a fizzy drink is the perfect accessory. But just because regular champagne is the traditional star of the holiday season doesn't mean you can't mix things up this year — and by mix things up, we mean create your own delicious champagne cocktail.
To help you step up your holiday game, we've rounded up the best champagne cocktails anyone can make. These recipes include all of the great flavors of the season, from cranberry and rosemary to ginger beer and chocolate stout. Stir them up before a Christmas party, dole them out at New Year's brunch, or kick back with one on any day in between. And for more drink ideas, check out these Christmas cocktail recipes.
Cherry Bomb Fizz
It doesn't get any easier than this simple champagne cocktail, which requires just one cherry per drink and a dash of maraschino liqueur.
Blood Orange Spritz
Fans of the aperol spritz will adore this wintery take on the drink. Shake together champagne, aperol, and blood orange juice for a festive cocktail that's simple enough to make at any party.
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Champagne Mule
This chic cocktail is the Moscow mule's sophisticated older sister. Essentially, it's a traditional mule plus champagne for a festive fizz.
Caramel Apple Mimosa
Made with apple cider, caramel vodka, and champagne, these Insta-worthy drinks are the perfect way to toast the end of fall. Take them up a notch by dipping the glass in caramel and cinnamon sugar.
Champagne Granita
A granita is essentially a slushy, but that doesn't mean you can't drink them in the middle of winter. This one is made by freezing a mix of champagne and simple sugar.
Dark Chocolate Champagne Cocktail
Beer lovers, rejoice: this recipe includes a chocolate stout mixed with champagne for a festive drink that celebrates all of the best winter flavors.
Cranberry Mimosa
This drink is a traditional mimosa made with cranberry juice and a rosemary garnish. You'll want to mix one up at every brunch between Black Friday and New Year's Day.
Champagne Punch
If you've got a large group for your holiday gathering, try serving up a champagne punch. This one includes Ruby Port and grapefruit juice.
Black Raspberry Bellini
This adorable drink is just as simple as it looks. The day of your party, put out champagne flutes with Chambord Liqueur and a raspberry already in the bottom. When guests want a drink, all they have to do is add champagne.
Sparkling Christmas Slush
This slushy cocktail looks complicated, but the fact that you can freeze it way ahead of time makes it doable. The recipe includes cranberry, lemonade, and a bunch of fresh-fruit garnishes.
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