Champagne drinks are a wonderful way to start the holiday season. These champagne drinks are not only festive but also easy to prepare. They can be mixed up for your next party, or at home for a relaxing drink hour.
Champagne Mixed Drinks
For these drinks, you will need a bottle of your favorite champagne or sparkling wine and some mixers. Choose a sparkling wine that is light and dry to complement the sweetness of the other ingredients.
These drinks are ideal for any occasion. They're perfect for New Year’s Eve parties, or to simply enjoy after dinner.
St. Germain cocktails can be a beautiful and refreshing cocktail. They are made with St. Germain, a floral, herbal liqueur. It's an excellent addition to any liquor collection and adds depth and complexity to any dish.
Chambord spritzer is another delicious and elegant champagne cocktail that involves Prosecco, Raspberry Chambord, and a dash of lemon juice to finish it off. This is a great drink for anyone who likes fresh fruit in their champagne!
It is the perfect drink to enjoy at Christmas, New Year's Eve or any other festive occasion. It is refreshing, sweet and tangy.
They are always in high demand so it is good to keep a few of these handy. They are also great for a brunch or lunch.
This cranberry champagne cocktail makes a great choice for New Year's Eve parties. It will count down the seconds to midnight. To make sure it's cold when you serve it, you can make it ahead of the time and store in the refrigerator.
This cranberry Champagne can also be served with a lime wedge or a rosemary sprig. These garnishes will give your drink the look of a Christmas Tree and will enhance the festive atmosphere.
Triple sec is a versatile cocktail ingredient that can be used in many types of cocktails. This will compliment the champagne and cranberry flavors of this drink, and give it a unique twist.
This cocktail is very popular because it contains pomegranate syrup. Mixing the juices can be made with any number of different juices. But, you can also make the drink sweeter by using fresh-squeezed blood Orange juice. This will balance out the tartness in the champagne and Cranberry.
This festive, fruity, creamy, slightly spicy cocktail will please all your holiday guests. It takes only a few ingredients and can be made in no more than ten minutes!
The pineapple dole whip mimosa is an excellent drink for those who love a tropical flavor in their champagne. You can make it quickly and add some fun twists to it to make it even more exciting.
FAQ
How do I keep my drinks cool?
Put them in the freezer for 20 minutes. This will fast chill them without diluting their drink.
What is the difference of a mocktail and cocktail?
Cocktails are made with liquor. A mocktail is made from fruit juice.
What are the uses of a shot glass?
Shot glasses are small cups that are used to serve shots of liquor. They can measure 1/2 ounce, 1/4 and 1/8 ounces respectively.
What goes well with a martini
There are many options for what you can put in your martini glass. Here are some tips:
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Olives
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Lemon slices
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Maraschino cherries
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Peanuts
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Cheese cubes
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Pickles
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Caviar
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Grapes
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Strawberries
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Ice cream
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Shrimp
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Crabmeat
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Oysters
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Sushi rolls
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Bacon bits
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Cocktail onions
What is a shaker and how can it help you?
A shaker can be used to mix two or more ingredients. A strainer is included in the shaker to allow you to strain out any solids. The lid protects the mixture from unwanted odours while it is being shaken.
What type of glasses should I purchase?
Buy glasses that hold 4oz (118ml) or less. Glasses that are larger than this can get very hot and cause burns.
How long does wine chill for?
To chill a glass of wine completely, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes up to an hour. If you want to speed things up, you can place the bottle in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Statistics
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
- It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.com)
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How To
How to make a perfect Margarita at home
The most common cocktail is made from tequila (which comes from agave), Cointreau (a sweet orange liqueur), and fresh lime juice. You can add salt, sugar, bitters, cinnamon sticks, and even chocolate syrup to enhance the flavor.
Here's how to make it yourself!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Stick of cinnamon
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Chocolate syrup
Method
In a shaker, combine all the ingredients. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into a glass. Garnish the glass with a slice lemon if you wish.
This recipe can be used as a template to make other types of alcohols such as:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Margaritas