Champagne Cocktail Recipe Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Classic Elegance

Let's learn how to make a timeless and easy Champagne cocktail. This classic recipe is perfect for celebrations or simply elevating an evening.

Ingredients:

• 1 sugar cube
• 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 4 oz chilled Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
• 1/2 oz brandy (optional, but traditional)
• Lemon twist or cherry for garnish

Step 1: Place the Sugar Cube

Gently place a sugar cube at the bottom of a chilled champagne flute.

🥂 Serve with Elegance: Try these Libbey Champagne flutes for a refined presentation.

Step 2: Add Bitters

Saturate the sugar cube with 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters. The bitters add complexity and balance to the sweetness.

Step 3: Add Brandy (Optional)

For a more traditional "Champagne Cocktail Brandy," gently pour in 1/2 oz of brandy. This adds depth and warmth to the drink.

Step 4: Top with Champagne

Slowly fill the rest of the flute with chilled champagne. Pour gently to avoid excessive fizzing over. The bubbles will cause the sugar to slowly dissolve and rise.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

Garnish your classic champagne cocktail with a twist of lemon peel or a cherry dropped into the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy the elegant simplicity.

🍋 Perfect Garnish Tip: Use a swivel peeler for a beautiful lemon twist.

Answers to Your Questions:

What's best to mix with champagne?

There are many delicious options! For juice, popular choices include orange juice (for a mimosa), peach puree (for a bellini), and cranberry juice. You can also mix champagne with liqueurs like crème de cassis (for a Kir Royale) or elderflower liqueur.

How to make a classic champagne cocktail?

Follow the steps outlined above: Place a sugar cube in a chilled flute, saturate it with 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters, optionally add 1/2 oz of brandy, and then top with chilled Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist or cherry.

What is a 2-ingredient champagne cocktail?

A very simple 2-ingredient champagne cocktail is a mimosa, which consists of just champagne and orange juice. Another popular option is the Bellini, made with champagne and peach puree.

Can you mix alcohol with champagne?

Yes, you absolutely can mix alcohol with champagne! The classic Champagne Cocktail includes brandy. Many other champagne cocktails feature liqueurs, such as crème de cassis in a Kir Royale or Aperol in an Aperol Spritz (though the latter often includes Prosecco, a type of sparkling wine similar to Champagne).