Anyone who knows me knows that I have an undying love affair with champagne. The effervescent bubbles, the crisp taste, and the way it instantly elevates any occasion make it my go-to drink of choice. But what I love equally,  if not more, is discovering ways to incorporate champagne into my cocktails.

There’s something magical about using champagne as a mixer. It adds a layer of chicness to any drink while maintaining that signature sparkle we all know and love. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday brunch or an evening soirée, champagne cocktails always seem to hit the perfect note.

Ahead, I’m sharing five of my favorite champagne cocktails that will help you take your mixology game to the next level. These recipes are easy to follow but impressive enough to make your guests think you’ve been taking secret bartending classes.

Classic Champagne Cocktails:

@tautialexus_

Heres how i make a French 75 French 75 recipe 1 1/2 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 3/4 Simple Syrup Top off with Prosecco Combine gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in shaker. Shake and double strain into glass. Too off with prosecco and gaenish with lemon peel. Side note: the bar spoon trick helps the prosecco not bubble and overflow in the glass. #classiccocktails#french75#valentinesdaydrinks#datedrinks#blackgirlcocktail#blackgirltiktok#rokugin#blackbartenders#drinkoftiktok#drinksathome

♬ Our Time – Shawtie

Classic French 75

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 3 oz champagne
• Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
3. Strain into a champagne flute.
4. Top with champagne.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Lavender Honey Bellini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz peach purée
• ½ oz lavender honey syrup
• 4 oz champagne
• Fresh lavender sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add peach purée and lavender honey syrup to a champagne flute.
2. Slowly top with chilled champagne, stirring gently.
3. Garnish with a fresh lavender sprig.

Ruby Sparkler

Ingredients:

• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• ½ oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur
• 4 oz champagne
• Rosemary sprig for garnish
• Sugar for rim (optional)

Instructions:

1. If desired, rim champagne flute with sugar.
2. Combine grapefruit juice and St. Germain in the flute.
3. Top with chilled champagne.
4. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.

@clubmatador

Kir Royal #clubmatador #kir #royal #emilyinparis #viral

♬ Mon Soleil (from “Emily in Paris” Soundtrack) – Ashley Park

Kir Royale

Ingredients:

• ½ oz Crème de Cassis
• 4 oz champagne
• Fresh blackberry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour Crème de Cassis into a champagne flute.
2. Slowly top with chilled champagne.
3. Garnish with a fresh blackberry.

@chefdamianocarrara

Il nostro Mojito Esotico Royal vi aspetta in @atelierdamianocarrara 🍹 Rum, mango, frutto della passione, lime, menta e champagne 📍#atelierdamianocarrara #damianocarrara #pastry #pastrychef #cocktail #cocktails #mojito #mojitoroyal #bartender

♬ Makeba – Jain

Champagne Mojito Royale

Ingredients:

• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 oz white rum
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 3 oz champagne
• Mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Gently muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a shaker.
2. Add rum, lime juice, and ice.
3. Shake well and strain into a champagne flute.
4. Top with champagne.
5. Garnish with fresh mint sprig.

Pro Tip: Always use well-chilled champagne and serve immediately to maintain maximum bubbles and freshness.