If you have been abstaining, it’s time for the best reset, back to the booze.
If you’ve got leftover champagne from the holidays and want revenge on your New Year’s celebration, or simply just need a reason to celebrate surviving the month of January, here are some creative ways to use up your bubbles.
French 75
- 2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, personal preference)
- 5 ounces champagne
- Lemon peel, for garnish
Combine the gin, lemon juice and optional sugar in a shaker with ice. Pour into a champagne flute and top with champagne, garnish with a lemon peel and enjoy this zesty beverage!
Holiday Spritz
- 3 ounces champagne
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce sparkling water
- Fresh rosemary, cranberries and orange slice, for garnish
In a wine glass over ice, combine the champagne, Aperol, cranberry juice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh rosemary, cranberries and an orange slice for a festive, fruity cocktail.
Whiskey Spritz
- 1.5 ounce whiskey (bonus points if its the local favorite, High West)
- 1 ounce brandy
- 4 ounces champagne
- 1 ounce club soda
Make the ultimate western spritz by combining the whiskey and brandy in a wine glass with a large ice cube. Top with champagne and club soda, then garnish with a cinnamon stick for a cozy, bubbly hug in a glass.
Aperol Spritz
- 3 ounces champagne
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- 2 ounces Aperol
- Orange slice, for garnish
In a wine glass filled with ice, combine champagne, sparkling water and Aperol. Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy this European Aprés-inspired cocktail.
Note, if the Aperol taste is too strong for your tastebuds, add more champagne or club soda.
Apple Cider Mimosa
- 4 ounces champagne
- 2 ounce apple cider
- 1 ounce cinnamon whiskey
- Cinnamon and apple slice, for garnish
Combine your champagne, apple cider and optional cinnamon whiskey in a champagne flute. For a fancy touch, coat the rim of the glass with cinnamon. Garnish with an apple slice and enjoy this seasonal twist on a classic mimosa!
Grand Royal
- 5 ounces champagne
- 1.5 ounces Grand Marneir
- Orange slice, for garnish
In a champagne flute, combine champagne and Grand Marnier for a deep, citrusy flavored way to level up your brut. Add an orange garnish for aesthetics.
Black Velvet
- 10 ounces Guiness Stout
- 4 ounces champagne
Fill a beer glass about three-quarters of the way with a Guiness Stout, then let it sit and settle. Once properly foamed, top with champagne and gently stir for a creamy, sweet treat. Can you say adult root beer float?
