Six Great Gluten-Free Champagne Cocktails

Celiac.com 03/02/2023 - Champagne cocktails are a classic way to elevate your sparkling wine or cocktail game. These Champagne cocktails are simple to make and can be tailored to suit your personal taste. 

Here are six classic Champagne cocktail recipes:

Classic Champagne Cocktail

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This simple cocktail is made by adding a sugar cube soaked in bitters to a Champagne flute, then filling it with Champagne. The result is a subtly sweet and bitter cocktail that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 sugar cube
• 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Champagne or other sparkling wine
• Lemon twist for garnish

Directions:

Place a sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute.

Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters to the sugar cube.

Gently fill the glass with Champagne or other sparkling wine.

Stir gently to dissolve the sugar and mix in the bitters.

Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy!

This recipe is a classic and simple way to enjoy a Champagne cocktail. You can also make variations of this drink by adding fruit juice, liqueur, or other ingredients.

Classic Champagne Punch

Champagne punch is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for centuries. The beauty of champagne punch is that it's easy to make, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. You can use any type of fruit, juice, or spirit you like to create your perfect blend.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine
• 1 cup of brandy
• 1 cup of orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup of pineapple juice
• 1 cup of cranberry juice
• 1 cup of simple syrup (or to taste)
• Orange slices and maraschino cherries for garnish

Directions:

In a large punch bowl, combine the brandy, orange liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Stir until well combined.

Slowly pour in the bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine and stir gently.

Add ice to the punch bowl, and garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Note: You can adjust the proportion of the ingredients to your liking, and you can also add other fruits or garnishes as desired.

Classic Bellini

The original Bellini recipe was created in the 1930s by Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy. The traditional recipe calls for a combination of Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine) and white peach purée, but a dry Champagne delivers a sweet and refreshing drink that is perfect for a summer day.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Prosecco or other sparkling wine
• 4-5 ripe white peaches
• 1/4 cup of sugar (or more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Directions:

Begin by peeling the peaches and removing the pit. Cut the peaches into small pieces and purée them in a blender or food processor.

Stir in the sugar and lemon juice until well combined.

Taste the puree and add more sugar or lemon juice as needed to achieve the desired sweetness and acidity.

Chill the puree in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

To serve, pour the Prosecco into a champagne flute or other tall glass.

Gently pour the peach puree into the glass, being careful not to let it mix too much with the Prosecco.

Garnish with a slice of peach or a sprig of mint, if desired.

Please note that you can also use a champagne to make the Bellini, the recipe will be the same, but you should use a dry champagne instead of Prosecco.

Classic Mimosa

The classic Mimosa combines Champagne with orange juice. The proportions can be adjusted to make it stronger or weaker.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Champagne or Prosecco
• 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
• Orange slices or raspberries (optional, for garnish)

Directions:

Chill the Champagne or Prosecco in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

In a pitcher or punch bowl, combine the chilled Champagne or Prosecco and orange juice. Stir gently to combine.

If desired, garnish with orange slices or raspberries.

Serve the Mimosas in chilled champagne flutes or wine glasses.

Enjoy your Mimosa!

Kir Royale

This cocktail combines crème de cassis, a sweet blackcurrant liqueur, with Champagne to create a sweet and fruity drink.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur)
• 4-5 oz chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
• Fresh blackcurrants or raspberries for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Chill a Champagne flute in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 10 minutes.

Pour the crème de cassis into the bottom of the flute.

Top up the glass with chilled Champagne or sparkling wine.

Gently stir to combine.

Garnish with fresh blackcurrants or raspberries, if desired.

Serve and enjoy!

French 75

The classic French 75 cocktail combines gin, lemon juice, and Champagne to create a refreshing and sophisticated drink.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz gin
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• 1½ oz simple syrup
• 2 oz chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
• Lemon twist for garnish

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

Shake until well chilled.

Strain the mixture into a Champagne flute.

Top the cocktail with chilled Champagne or sparkling wine.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

Serve and enjoy!