This champagne cocktail recipe has everything we love about a classic cosmopolitan cocktail, but with the addition of bubbles.
We like our cocktails and this champagne Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe will make just about anyone happy.
How to Make a Champagne Cocktail
I love how easy this champagne cocktail is. You can even make it for a crowd.
This cocktail is inspired by the classic cosmopolitan. Make it by adding vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled to the brim with ice. Or if you are making for a crowd, add enough for multiple people to a large pitcher, stir and refrigerate until cold. Then divide the vodka mixture between glasses and finish with chilled sparkling wine (or champagne).
Sparkling wine buying guide: Use a dry sparkling wine, not sweet. We usually will spend $12 to $15 on the sparkling wine we add to our mimosas. Your best bet is to look for “Cava,” which comes from Spain or an American sparkling wine that’s around $15. A dry Prosecco is a great option, too. Unless you’ve found something you absolutely love, don’t go lower than $10 as that could lead to headache central.
Champagne Cosmopolitan Cocktail
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A light and sparkling take on one of our favorite cocktails, the cosmopolitan. Tips for making this for a crowd are below. If you prefer slightly sweeter cocktails, consider add dash of simple syrup to the cocktail. One 750-ml bottle of champagne will serve 10 to 12 people.
You Will Need
1 1/2 ounces vodka (we like Stoli, Grey Goose and Ketel One)
1/2 ounce triple sec or Grand Marnier
1/2 ounce cranberry juice
1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
Dash simple syrup or agave, as needed, see our recipe for making simple syrup
Ice
2 ounces chilled dry champagne or sparkling wine
Directions
1Combine vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until very cold. Taste and if the mixture seems to tart, add a dash of simple syrup or agave.
2Pour into a chilled martini glass then top with champagne or sparkling wine.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Make multiple drinks: If you are making for a crowd, add enough of the vodka mixture without the champagne for multiple people to a large pitcher, stir and refrigerate until cold. When you are ready to serve, divide between glasses and finish with chilled sparkling wine (or champagne).
- Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values.
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Cointreau in place of triple sec is also excellent!
Can I substitute disaronno for triple sec.
Hi Louise, Disaronno has more of an almond flavor, while Grand Marnier or triple sec tastes more orange/citrusy. You can try the substitution, the cocktail will taste different, but you might still find that it’s something you enjoy.
I assume the cranberry juice is sweetened, not unsweetened? Looking forward to trying the recipe. Thx!
Hi Taylor, You can use either, but the recipe assumes sweetened. If you use unsweetened, you might find that you need to add a bit more sparkling wine or add a splash of agave/simple syrup/honey.
Do you have the recipe for making enough for a party of 20 or do you just do 20 times the ingredients? Thank you and this sounds delicious.
We would just multiply by the people we plan to host. Enjoy!
Made these for 45 people at Christmas Eve party last night, huge hit! They sneak up on you and pack a real punch, enjoy!
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what are the little fruits that dress the cocktail in the final shot please.
They were cranberries. You could also use blueberries or raspberries.
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