Here at PureWow, we like to think of ourselves as your biggest fan. As such, the last thing we’d want is for you to start the holiday season on the wrong foot—or with a bad drink. To kick off your epic holiday celebration (yes, even if you’re spending Christmas on the couch in sweats), here are 50 tremendously delicious Champagne cocktails that are easy enough for any newbie mixologist to shake up (think: minted mimosa punch, spiced maple bourbon fizz, and more). You really can’t go wrong with bubbly, right?
The 50 Best Champagne Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays
'Tis the season for bubbly
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Published Oct 6, 2023
Half Baked Harvest
1. Grapefruit and Sage Champagne Cocktails
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, make ahead
Did you know peak grapefruit season starts around Christmas? Prepare the sage simple syrup ahead to save time the day of the party.
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser
Have you ever seen a more photogenic cocktail? Fresh fruit and mint leaves tend to have that effect.
3. Blood Orange Champagne Mule
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Vodka meets Champagne for an extra boozy kick and the ultimate holiday cocktail. We'd spring for sparklers if we were you.
4. Healthy Champagne Cocktails, Two Ways
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Sparkling blackberry-raspberry and tropical mango-coconut? We'll take both, please.
5. Raspberry-Lime Champagne Punch
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, <10 ingredients
An easy way to serve drinks to your whole crew, all at once (because nothing is worse than being stuck behind the bar at your own party).
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy
With a hint of gin and St. Germain elderflower liqueur, this holiday Champagne cocktail packs a punch.
7. Pear and Cranberry Champagne Cocktails
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead
Don't let the long prep intimidate you: Most of it is hands-off time for the fruit compote to reduce and chill.
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
Don’t wait for Cinco de Mayo to indulge in your favorite tequila bev. Swap in mezcal for a touch of smokiness.
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Sweet, bubbly deliciousness, bursting with fresh raspberries and pomegranate arils.
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, <30 minutes
Maple syrup infused with cinnamon, cardamom and ginger meets fresh citrus and oaky bourbon. (We're betting vanilla-flavored whiskey or spiced rum would taste divine, too.)
11. Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, <30 minutes
Sure, you could use store-bought cider. Or you could make your own from scratch on the stove, in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot.
12. French 75
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Who cares if it’s snowing? This refreshing classic is still undeniably delicious.
13. Red Carpet Glamour Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, make ahead
Citrus juice mingles with brut Champagne and rose petals for a floral, slightly bitter cocktail that oozes class. Make the sour mix in advance so it's chilled when you need it.
14. Apple, Pear and Pomegranate Sangria
- Time Commitment: 1 day and 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
A delicious seasonal twist on one of our old favorites. Make a big batch of the sangria in a pitcher to serve a crowd with ease.
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Bust out your muddler: Breaking the blackberries down releases every drop of their sweet-tart juice.
16. Kir Royale
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
This French staple couldn't be easier to pull off. You only need two ingredients to whip one up.
17. Christmas Champagne Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
When it comes to Christmas Champagne cocktails, you can't go wrong with a pretty sugared rim.
19. Pineapple Margarita Sparklers
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
Four words: Chipotle. Chili. Salt. Rim. (If you need more convincing, allow us to point out the grilled pineapple garnish.)
20. St. Germain Pomegranate Spritzers
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
No garnish is as naturally elegant as pomegranate arils, and they just so happen to be the ultimate wintry finishing touch.
21. Bitter Sweet Sparkler Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser,
Starring peach brandy and Suze liqueur, a 19th-century French aperitif made from a bitter root. Up the elegance by serving them in coupe glasses instead of flutes.
22. Sparkling Mint Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
Don't want to splurge on Champagne? Prosecco or cava will work just fine.
23. Strawberry Satsuma Champagne Sangria
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Satsumas are a type of mandarin orange from Japan that's sweeter and juicier than other common types. If you can't find them, go with cara cara oranges instead.
24. Sparkling Pear and Tamarind Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
Clink your glasses at midnight with these babies and boom—it's a regular Gatsby party. Finish each drink with a cinnamon stick and a paper-thin slice of pear. (You'll need to make this well in advance, since the drink requires two hours of chill time to let the flavors meld.)
25. Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, make ahead
Candied rosemary is super simple to make (and looks really chic in a Champagne glass).
26. Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
In case you're still not over fall when the winter season begins, this cinnamon-sugar gem has your back.
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
Think of it like an elevated cross between a mimosa and a screwdriver. They'll go great with New Year's Day breakfast.
28. Strawberry Basil Champagne Sparklers
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Homemade, lemon-kissed strawberry puree is the key to impressing each and every one of your guests.
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
Come on. This Champagne cocktail straight-up glamorous. Might we suggest making it even more luxe with edible gold?
30. Pomegranate Ginger Sparkler Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Have you ever tried Domaine de Canton? It's a silky ginger liqueur with notes of honey and vanilla.
31. Sparkling Pomegranate Margaritas
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Shake up a batch now to watch the ball drop, then bookmark the recipe for your next Taco Tuesday.
32. Christmas Punch
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, <10 ingredients
This one's a no-brainer for your Christmas celebration but it'll taste just as refreshing and delicious on the 31st for your NYE get-together. Just call it something else, like Meet Me at Midnight Punch, perhaps?
33. Blackberry Champagne Punch
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
This boozy beauty boasts brandy and Grand Marnier in addition to bubbly.
34. Sparkling Holiday Champagne Sangria
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Moscato and bubbly are a match made in hostess heaven. Use 100 percent real cranberry juice for maximum tartness.
35. Champagne-Elderflower Cocktail with Pear and Thyme
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser
Face it: Fresh herbs in a Champagne cocktail impress even the pickiest of critics. So this year, let fresh thyme do the heavy lifting.
36. Pomegranate and Orange Champagne Punch
- Time Commitment: 4 hours and 20 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, make ahead
You really don't want to skip the festive ice cubes stuffed with mint leaves and pomegranate arils. They're worth prepping in advance.
37. Champagne Punch
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
Make a virgin batch without the bubbly (sparkling grape juice is a solid substitute) for the little ones struggling to stay up for the New Year's Eve countdown.
38. Strawberry-Champagne Tequila Fizz
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes
Thin-sliced jalapeños and earthy tequila give juicy berries a serious edge that won't disappoint.
39. Hibiscus and Ginger Champagne Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
Champagne cocktails truly don't get fancier with whole hibiscus flowers in rose water syrup at the bottom of each glass.
40. Pink Grapefruit-Champagne Sorbet Floats
- Time Commitment: 5 hours (includes chilling time)
- Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, <10 ingredients
Our favorite cocktails are those that double as dessert. Here, homemade grapefruit-Champagne sorbet takes centerstage.
41. Pear and Bubbles
42. Strawberry Champagne Mojito
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Traditional rum, mint and lime juice collide with homemade strawberry syrup and bubbly for a summery cocktail that tastes just as refreshing in the dead of winter.
43. Pomegranate Orange Champagne Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes
Feel free to use store-bought pomegranate juice, but we definitely recommend squeezing your own OJ—it'll go a long way in the flavor department.
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
The recipe calls for affordable prosecco, but real Champagne is a stellar substitute. Brownie points for finishing each glass with a gold sugar rim and fresh mint.
45. Spiced Blood Orange Champagne Punch
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
The blood orange base is infused with warm spices and reduced into a sweet-tart syrup on the stove. Grab a glass and let's start the countdown, shall we?
46. Rosemary-Infused Champagne Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, <10 ingredients
Don’t throw out those rosemary twigs that you used for your holiday feast! Use them in this bubbly number and it will make that holiday toast with friends extra fancy.
47. Blood Orange-Mint Gin Fizz
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
Gin and mint are such a power couple, especially when paired with ultra-refreshing and very wintery blood orange.
48. Watermelon Agua Fresca Mimosas
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
Looking for a refreshing beverage for your celebration? This is a bright sip that will cheer up your holiday fete in no time.
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: ready in <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
We know, we know, the recipe says summer. But since it calls for frozen fruit, you can easily make these and sip them all year-round.
50. Cranberry-Mint Holiday Punch
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, make ahead, crowd-pleaser
- Serves: 15
This large-batch cocktail is made with festive cranberry, zesty orange juice and plenty of bubbles (the recipe calls for prosecco but Champagne works just as well).
Additional reporting by Alexandra Hough
Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram @cookingwithpire.
