Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
A classic cocktail with bubbly champagne make for a sophisticated libation.
It’s that time of year when we pull out the bubbly to celebrate and make merry. This year I am in love with champagne cocktails to liven up the holidays. Even if it’s just two people having an intimate dinner, I think there is nothing more wondeful than to pop open a bottle of great champagne and toast to your health.
This cocktail is super simple. Just use cranberries or even frozen raspberries, roll them in pasteurized egg white or a simple syrup, roll in superfine sugars and coat the rim of your glass with more sugar. Pour in a teaspoon of Chambord or Cassis and top off with champagne. It’s bright, a little tart and so festive. Let’s celebrate- good times are ahead!
Cheers!
Ingredients in this recipe:
- chilled champagne
- cranberries or raspberries- frozen are preferred
- Chambord or Cassis
- lemon juice
- pasteurized egg white or simple syrup
- white & pink sanding sugar- I use this brand available at Whole Foods or at craft stores ninth cake decorating aisle
How to make this cranberry champagne cocktail:
Chill your champagne. Place the egg white in a small dish and roll the frozen fruit in the egg white, then roll in the sanding sugar. Freeze the fruit for 5 minutes or place in an airtight container and freeze up to 1 month.
Dip the rim of the champagne glasses in lemon juice, then dip the rim of the glasses with the sanding sugar. Gently place the frozen fruit in the bottom of the glass, add 1 tsp of Chambord and top with champagne.
Other festive champagne cocktails to enjoy:
- Pomegranate- Blueberry Champagne Cocktail
- Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
- Kir Royale Cocktail
- French 75- my favorite!
- Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz
How to choose a great bottle of champagne:
Read my interview with owner of Tim’s wine market, Tim Varan. We discuss everything bubbles: what to buy, what to look for and what to avoid: Here is the link:
What to serve with a champagne cocktail:
- cocktail shrimp
- caviar on chips
- holidays sweets like chocolate truffles or small fruit tarts
- cheeses- I love Chèvre or a brie with nut and fruit crackers
- dried fruits & nuts- apricots, figs, cherries, walnuts
Sources for this recipe:
The Champagne flutes are by St. Louis- purchase here–
The china is Lowell by Lenox.
The pink sugar can be found at Whole foods or the Fresh Market.
Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of cold champagne
- 3 tsp Chambord per glass
- 8-10 cranberries or raspberries frozen
- 2 TBSP superfine white sugar
- 2 TBSP decorative sanding pink sugar
- ¼ cup pasteurized egg white or simple syrup
- 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix the white and pink sanding sugars together in a small dish- set aside. Place the lemon juice in a saucer or rimmed plate.
- Roll the frozen fruit in the egg white or simple syrup. Roll the fruit in the sugar. Set on a clean plate and freeze for 5 minutes.
- Dip the rim of your champagne glass in the lemon juice. Then dip the rim into the sugars. Add two or three berries to the glass taking care not to disturb the rim. Pour in 1 teaspoon of Chambord. Top with champagne.
