19 Swell Champagne Cocktails To Jazz Up Your Holiday Parties

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Nov 29, 2023

19 Swell Champagne Cocktails To Jazz Up Your Holiday Parties

Don’t let your love affair with frozen Champagne end now that summer is long gone. With the Christmas just around the corner, nothing says “Let’s celebrate” like a delicious Champagne cocktailthat pairs well with so many mixers and garnishes. Plus, it doesn’t have to be expensive.

There’s plenty of bargain-priced Champagnes out there, so any that you serve will take your holiday toasts to a whole new level. Here are 19 Champagne cocktails that present so prettily in the glass, they’ll make every gathering feel like a real celebration. *Cue Janelle Monae's "Champagne Shit."*

Pomegranate Mint Champagne Cocktail

This gorgeous Champagne cocktail starts with a simple homemade pomegranate mint syrup. Set it out on a bar cart with Champagne and bowls of garnish and let guests help themselves so you can mingle. (via Eating Richly)

Mango & Raspberry Bellini

Pour up some bubbly glasses of raspberry-mango Bellinis at your next holiday celebration. A new take on the classic Bellini, it would be absolutely perfect for a holiday or New Year’s brunch. (via Camille Styles)

Lavender & Peach Champagne Cocktail Recipe

If you’ve ever tasted lavender paired with fruit and honey, you know how subtly delectable it can be. Pro tip: A sprig of dried lavender makes a GORG garnish in a classy stemmed glass. (via Bird’s Party)

Paloma Mimosas

Oh, em, gee — this cocktail is like a mashup of everyone’s two fave drinks, mimosa and paloma. The dry bubbly paired with grapefruit juice tempers the deeply fruity sweetness of grenadine. Prepare for the onslaught, though, because everyone will be asking for this recipe. (via Delish)

Cranberry Mimosa

Not a fan of grapefruit-infused mimosas? No worries! This cranberry mimosa will be at the top of your Champagne mimosas list. (via Mixop)

Pear-secco With Bai

This sparkling holiday drink could not be easier to pull off. Combine equal parts Champagne and pear nectar, then garnish with slivers of fresh pear and festive cranberries. Bring out a whole tray, and let the crowd fend for themselves. (via The College Housewife)

Lavender Fields Cocktail

There are only two ingredients in this drink, elderflower liqueur and bubbly Prosecco. It’s a perfect cocktail to whip up when friends drop in unexpectedly or you find yourself in need of a post-shopping pick-me-up. (via Camille Styles)

The French 75

This classy sipper has sophistication written all over it. Serve it at your next party and your family and friends will be so impressed! (via The Stiers Aesthetic)

Blueberry Prosecco Spritz

If you could have one alcoholic bevvie for the rest of your life, wouldn’t it have to be Champagne? It’s fun, festive and freaking fantastic. Call a few friends over when you make this one, because a cork-popper this good simply *must* be shared. (via Leite's Culinaria)

Blueberry Champagne Cocktail With Rum, Lime and Mint

This tall cooler tastes just like blueberry lemonade, but the Champagne and rum really pack a wallop. Garnish with mint and orange slices for a festive presentation. (via Gluten Free With L.B.)

The “Serendipity” Cocktail

Mint, apple brandy, cider and Champagne may seem like a slightly odd combo, but the flavor is fruity and refreshing with just the right amount of fizz. Break this one out for a holiday dinner aperitif, and you’ll be everyone’s BFF. (via Domesticate ME!)

Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails

Remember when we all went cray-cray over fairy floss desserts that were trending in a big way this summer? Prepare for a new sensation; when cotton candy hits champers, it dissolves into a candy-sweet bubbly elixir that will be everyone’s insta-fave. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)

Sparkling Autumn Sangria

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite fiesta drink, sangria. This version gets a holiday twist, thanks to harvest-fresh apples and cinnamon, plus the Champagne fizz adds a special kick. (via What Should I Make For…)

Champagne Mojitos

This take on the classic mojito is topped off with bubbly Champagne in place of club soda. These coolers should come with a warning, because rum + Champagne = dangerously tasty. (via Go Go Go Gourmet)

Golden Pear Champagne Cocktail

Pears are in season, and their golden flavor is pure perfection in this fizzy cocktail. This harvest-fresh drink makes a perfect pre-dinner sipper for a Thanksgiving gathering. (via A Spectacled Owl)

Honey Apple Rosé Sangria

This one’s for all the rosé lovers in the house — you know who you are. Sparkling rosé, brandy and triple sec give this sangria real zing. Pro tip: Pitcher cocktails can be made ahead, and that will free you up to PAR-TAY with your guests. (via Whitney Bond)