5 Champagne Popping Recipes for New Year’s Eve

Amidst replacing calendars and making resolutions, one puzzling task sits lurking in the distance.

“How can I jazz up my champagne game for New Year’s Eve?”

Well, we’ve got one resolution you can check off your list already because we’ve compiled the best champagne New Year’s Eve recipes for you!

Coincidentally, today just so happens to be National Champagne Day as well. Not only does this mean it is important to incorporate the bubbly into your midnight shenanigan’s, but it also includes starting the day the mimosa way! So get out your flutes and punch bowls because it’s time to cheers and celebrate to a fresh start: 2021.

Champagne 101:

Before we get to the good stuff, we thought it best to go over a few helpful tips. First, unless you’re aiming for the ceiling or an enemy (please do not aim corks at people) we recommend keeping the cage on the top while opening the champagne. To prevent a flying cork, untwist the wire, hold the cage with your thumb, and slowly twist the bottle. Second, unless there is a desire for a champagne shower, we don’t recommend shaking the bottle either. If after reading this you think either of these ideas seem fun, we strongly advise experimenting outside. Lastly, when pouring, make sure to only fill the glass about 1/3 of the way. Not only will this save room for the foam, but it prevents the champagne from warming too quickly.

We don’t expect there to be any leftovers; however, if you need to store any champagne remnants follow this hack:

Champagne to be drank within 2-3 days: Store that bottle right in the fridge!

Champagne to be stored longer: As the cork may dry out and oxidize the wine faster, it is best keep your bottle in a cool dark place. If you don’t have a dungeon like most people, any place away from direct light or heat will do.

1. The Basic Mimosa

As the ideal go-to am cocktail, a basic mimosa is the best way to start your NYE. The measurements can be adjusted to your liking but as long as you have champagne and orange juice, you’re good to go. The fun thing about mimosas are that you can really get creative in filling your flute. To change up the shade or recipe, you can add cranberry juice or even replace the orange juice with pineapple for a twist.

Although this takes out the star of the show, a man-mosa is another option for you beer lovers out there. Instead of champagne, this rendition replaces it with a citrus beer for the perfect morning kickstart.

2. Sparkling Sangria

Although this may not be termed a mimosa, this sparkling sangria ranks best next to these morning cocktails due to its citrus and fizzy taste. Using Prosecco and Cointreau, this sangria is great to make in large batches as you can throw some fruits into the batch for a fresh décor style.

To add even more pizazz, you can add a sugar or cinnamon rim. If you decide on sugar, you can either go with regular granulated sugar or for a more chunky, crystalized look, check out coarse or sanding sugar.

3. Pomogranate Punch

Amp up your champagne cocktail carribbean style! This tart and tasty drink combines a splash of white rum into the mix. With a boiled simple syrup mixture (1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar), 2 bottles of champagne, 2 cups of rum, and 1 1/2 cups of pomegranate juice, this easy spiked punch has just the right kick to make for a great party cocktail.

To garnish the bowl, we added lemon and orange slices which also can be used as wedges for each glass. So long as you have ice and a ladle, this juicy drink will last way past midnight.

4. Sparkling Shirley

Want to bring back a pastime favorite? This champagne take on a Shirley Temple is a simple option to whip up right before the clock strikes 12. As the champagne is a perfect alternative to ginger ale, all you need is grenadine and some fruit and this masterpiece is complete. In terms of the fruit, maraschino cherries are a must. Besides this, you can opt for orange slices, mint leaves, or an orange peel for glass decor. You can even add a splash of the cherry juice for extra flavor.

5. Champagne Toast

In addition to all of the wonderfully creative and delicious champagne cocktails, we must also remember the classic champagne toast. Leading up to midnight, you may drink any concoction that calls to you. But once that clock strikes 12, you better pull out your fanciest champagne flutes and pour your most expensive champagne. Toast to the new year ahead with a simple, sizzling champagne clink. After that glass is elegantly sipped and finished, you may return to any cocktail of your choice.

Let us know what you tried out by sending us a message or chatting with us in the comments below.

Need some more cocktail ideas? Check out our Happy Hour article outlining some of the best drinks you can concoct to celebrate!

We hope you have a happy and healthy New Year!