Champagne Cocktails: 7 Easy and Elegant Recipes to Shine on Any Occasion
Champagne cocktails are among those little pleasures that transform a simple aperitif into an unforgettable moment. Elegant, festive, and utterly delicious, they elevate your favorite bubbles by pairing them with fruits, liqueurs, or fine spirits. Wedding, brunch, evening with friends, or refined dinner: Champagne is the star of every occasion.
At Vinodelice, we offer exceptional Champagnes and spirits, perfect for creating homemade cocktails or enjoying neat. Discover our Champagne selection and get inspired by our easy-to-make recipe ideas.
Why Champagne Cocktails Always Make a Sensation?
Champagne cocktails seduce with their chic yet accessible appeal. From the Mimosa invented in the 1920s to the French 75, they're synonymous with celebration. A few fine bubbles, fresh fruit juice, a liqueur, or a splash of gin are enough to create a balanced and sophisticated cocktail.
Plus, these recipes are ideal for showcasing a brut or demi-sec Champagne, and for varying pleasures without breaking into your entire cellar.
➡️ Vinodelice Tip: Choose a brut or extra-brut Champagne for fruit juice-based recipes. For a more indulgent cocktail, a demi-sec Champagne or crémant can add lovely roundness.
👉 Try Champagne Maxime Blin Temporelle Brut: fine bubbles and beautiful freshness, perfect for cocktails.
What Are the Best Champagne Cocktails?
Here are our essential recipes to delight your guests. They're all easy to prepare and adaptable to your tastes.
1. Mimosa Cocktail – The Timeless Choice for Chic Brunch Ingredients:
- 7 cl well-chilled brut Champagne
- 7 cl fresh orange juice
Preparation:
- Pour orange juice into a flute
- Top with well-chilled Champagne
- Serve immediately without stirring to preserve bubbles
➡️ We love making it with Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve for its aromatic depth.
2. Kir Royal – French Elegance for Grand Aperitifs Ingredients:
- 1 cl blackcurrant liqueur
- 9 cl brut Champagne
Preparation:
- Pour blackcurrant liqueur into the bottom of the flute
- Top with well-chilled Champagne
➡️ Tip: Elevate it with Champagne Maxime Blin Carte Blanche Magnum for a wow effect.
3. French 75 – For Strong Cocktail Lovers Ingredients:
- 3 cl gin
- 2 cl lemon juice
- 2 cl cane sugar syrup
- 7 cl brut Champagne
Preparation:
- Mix gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup in a shaker filled with ice
- Pour into a flute or cocktail glass
- Top with Champagne
➡️ Melifera Gin Bio Classique with immortelle notes elevates this great classic.
Bonus: French 125, French 75 Variant If you love the French 75, discover the French 125: it uses the same ingredients as the French 75 (gin, lemon, sugar, Champagne) but adds a touch of cognac for a richer, more sophisticated cocktail. Ideal for lovers of stronger sensations!
4. Bellini – Dolce Vita Atmosphere Ingredients:
- 5 cl white peach purée
- 10 cl Champagne or prosecco
Preparation:
- Pour peach purée into a flute
- Top with Champagne or Extra Dry Prosecco
5. Royal Spritz – Revisiting a Classic Ingredients:
- 6 cl Melifera Spritz des Dunes (immortelle bitter)
- 10 cl Champagne
- 3 cl sparkling water
Preparation:
- Pour Spritz des Dunes into a large glass filled with ice
- Add Champagne, then sparkling water
- Garnish with an orange slice
6. Black Velvet: The Beer and Champagne Pairing A bold British classic! Ingredients:
- 50% Stout (Guinness type)
- 50% Champagne
Preparation: Pour Champagne gently over the beer to avoid mixing layers.
➡️ Result: A surprising cocktail where beer's bitterness marries Champagne's freshness.
7. Russian Spring Punch: Fresh and Tangy Created by barman Dick Bradsell, it's a festive and slightly tangy cocktail. Ingredients:
- 2 cl vodka
- 1 cl blackcurrant liqueur
- 2 cl lemon juice
- 1 cl sugar syrup
- Champagne to top
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients except Champagne in a shaker with ice
- Strain into a wine glass
- Top with Champagne
➡️ Vary the pleasures: Add red berries (strawberries, raspberries), fresh herbs (basil, rosemary), or exotic liqueur to personalize your cocktails.
Which Champagne to Choose for Cocktails?
To succeed with your Champagne cocktails, bubble choice is essential:
- Brut or extra-brut Champagne: perfect for fruity recipes like Mimosa
- Demi-sec Champagne: ideal for a rounder, more indulgent Kir Royal
- Crémant or Prosecco: for more affordable yet equally festive alternatives
👉 Discover our selection:
- Champagne Maxime Blin Temporelle Brut
- Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve
- Champagne Maxime Blin Carte Blanche Magnum
FAQ – Everything About Champagne Cocktails
Can you mix Champagne with other spirits? Yes, but choose fine spirits like gin or orange liqueur to avoid overpowering the Champagne's delicate bubbles.
Can you use crémant or prosecco? Absolutely! These bubble alternatives are perfect for less expensive cocktails.
Which fruits pair with Champagne? Red berries (strawberries, raspberries), citrus fruits (orange, lemon, grapefruit), or peach and mango are ideal.
Ready to Surprise Your Guests?
Champagne cocktails are much more than a simple trend: they bring refinement and creativity to your events. Whether you choose a light Mimosa for brunch, a strong French 75 for dinner, or a revisited Royal Spritz, Champagne adapts to every desire.
