Make this simple, delicious bourbon champagne cocktail with simple ingredients! It’s a classic champagne cocktail for the holiday season and New Year’s Eve.
This delicious cocktail is a combination of two of my favorite spirits, bourbon and bubbly champagne! I’m not sure if I should classify this under “wine cocktails” or “bourbon cocktails,” so I guess it fits both! I’m a sucker for bourbon cocktails, and when you add the crisp, refreshing flavor of champagne, it’s destined to be a favorite!
When you serve this Champagne Bourbon Cocktail Recipe in a coupe glass, you’ll feel like you’re in the Great Gatsby! This is the perfect cocktail for a 1920’s party or a New Year’s Eve bash.
What Ingredients will I need for this Sparkling Whiskey Champagne Cocktail?
- Bourbon
- Dry Champagne (Brut) or Sparkling Wine
- Bitters (I use Angostura or Peychaud’s Bitters)
Recipe Customizations
Make this recipe your own! Here are a few ideas for customization of this simple champagne cocktail:
- Instead of a sugar cube, use a 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
- Instead of a sugar cube, use 1/2 ounce of apple cider or orange juice
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice instead of the bitters.
What Type of Bourbon Should I Use?
I would not recommend using rye whiskey for this. Rather, use a traditional aged bourbon. The slight sweetness is what makes it work!
I recommend Woodford Reserve, 4 Roses, or Elijah Craig bourbon for this cocktail.
Equipment Needed
For this cocktail recipe, you will need the following equipment:
- Cocktail Shaker
- Chilled Champagne Flute or Coupe
What should I garnish this Bourbon Champagne Cocktail with?
I think the perfect garnish is a twist of lemon or lemon wedge. The tart lemon is the perfect compliment to the flavors in this recipe. But, of course you can always use an orange twist or wedge instead!
For herbs, I recommend garnishing with fresh mint or rosemary sprigs.
Additionally, a whole vanilla bean is beautiful in this cocktail, as is a Luxardo (maraschino) cherry on a skewer.
I hope that you enjoy this classic bourbon champagne cocktail recipe! If you make it, I’d love to know how it goes in the comments below.
Champagne Bourbon Cocktail
This elegant champagne bourbon cocktail will be the star of your party! Easy to make and lightly sweetened.
Ingredients
- 1 sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 ounce bourbon whiskey
- 5 ounces chilled Champagne
Instructions
- In a champagne flute or coupe, add the sugar cube.
- Dash 2-3 shakes of the bitters over the top of the sugar cube.
- Add bourbon, then pour champagne over the top of the sugar cube, bitters and bourbon.
- The sugar cube will dissolve. If necessary, use a stir stick to gently stir the cocktail until the sugar dissolves.
- Serve chilled.