7 perfect champagne cocktails for any occasion

When it comes to celebratory drinks, nothing quite compares to champagne. But if you're looking for something a little extra special, why not mix up one of these delicious and stunning champagne cocktails? From fruity concoctions packed with flavor, to bubbly refreshers on a hot summer day; we have the perfect recipe ideas here so you can really elevate any occasion. So check out our top-picks -let's make every gathering just that bit more memorable!

1. Lemonade Mimosa

Yum! Just the title of this cocktail sounds delicious already and the best part is it’s made up of two key ingredients. This summery twist to the standard mimosa is bubbly and easy to drink with addition of sweet lemonade.  

Ingredients:

• Champagne (Can be any sparkling wine)
• Lemonade
• Lemon
• Sugar

Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of the flute to make it sticky and sugar the rim.

Pour half the flute of champagne and the rest lemonade.

Add a slice of lemon to make it look fabulous.

2. Champagne Mojito

If you love the refreshing taste of a Mojito, then you’ll love a Champagne Mojito even more with the extra bubbles and flavour.  This cocktail is perfect for any special occasion being a mix of a tropical island cocktail and a celebratory alcoholic drink.

Ingredients:

• 6 x Mint leaves
• 1 x lime
• 15ml sugar syrup
• 45ml white rum
• 90ml champagne

Start by placing the mint, lime juice and sugar syrup in the bottom of a tall glass.

Muddle them together so some of the mint oil can be released.

Add the ice and rum and stir.

Finally top up the glass with champagne.

3. Mango Bellini

An Italian delight, elevated with the addition of peach liqueur to give it a bit more intensity. The Mango Bellini is made with fresh mango puree and your favourite sparkling to make a delicious celebratory drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 x fresh mango
• Champagne or sparkling wine
• Peach liqueur

Blend a slice of mango and put a teaspoon of the puree on the bottom of your champagne flute.

Add top up with champagne or sparkling wine.

Drizzle a teaspoon of peach liqueur if you want to add an extra bit of intensity.

4. Mimosa Margarita

Mimosa Margaritas are not for the faint hearted when it comes to a celebratory drink.  This cocktail is pretty much a combination of two cocktails with orange juice, champagne, and a shot of tequila.

Ingredients to serve 4:

• 2 cups of Orange juice
• ½ cup of Tequila
• ¼ cup of Lime juice
• Champagne
• Coarse salt

Use a lime wedge to wet the glass to rim with salt.

In a jug combine the orange juice, tequila and lime juice. Stir to mix it up.

Pour the mixture into your rimmed cocktail glass but leave a little space for the champagne.

Top off your glass with champagne.

5. Strawberry Champagne

There’s no doubting the classic flavour combination of strawberries and champagne, so why not turn it into a good-time cocktail and sip it while celebrating. It may have a reputation of being a fancy party beverage but these days, strawberry champagne’s are a winner whether you’re in your finest formal wear or your comfy trackpants.

Ingredients:

• A cup of Strawberries (alternatively used frozen strawberries)
• Lemon juice
• champagne

For the best taste, puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth.

Add a dash of lemon juice to the puree to enhance the strawberry flavour.

Place about an inch of the puree into a champagne flute or glass.

Top up the flute with your favourite champagne.

For extra appeal you can garnish with flute rims with a strawberry.

6. Black Velvet

This popular beverage has been around since the mid 1800’s and is as simple as combining a stout beer and your favourite champagne.  If you like the taste of a dark stout beer like Fox Hat with a little extra kick from a dash of sparkling then this is the cocktail for you.

Ingredients:

• Chilled stout beer
• Champagne

Simple fill your flute close to the top with stout beer and pour in a dash of champagne.

7. Tequila Sunrise Mimosa

This gorgeous cocktail is both delicious and visually appealing, making it a favourite amongst celebratory occasions or just a Sunday brunch.  With just four ingredients to make this masterpiece, be sure to add this to your cocktail list at your next occasion.

Ingredients:

• 30ml tequila
• Champagne
• Grenadine
• Orange juice
• Orange slice for garnish (optional)

Pour the tequila into the flute and fill half-way with champagne.

Top up the flute with champagne then add a dash of grenadine to give the red sunrise effect.

Celebrating with champagne cocktails doesn't get any easier than this—just a few ingredients and you have an impressive-looking beverage. Champagne cocktails are always sure to be a hit whether you're hosting a big gathering, or just looking for something festive for your next romantic dinner. Cheers to good times with these tasty libations!  Have you enjoyed one of these drinks before? Or, is there a favourite of yours that we didn't list? Let us know which one in the comments—we'd love to hear from you! Until then, happy sipping and may your celebrations be full of joy.