Champagne
Cocktails with Champagne
Sparkling classics that specify Champagne — French 75, Old Cuban, Mimosa, and Champagne Cocktail.
A dry sparkling wine works if you do not want to open Champagne; the recipes still name Champagne because that is the classic call. Prosecco-only drinks are listed separately.
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Champagne Cocktail
sparkling bitter elegant -
French 75
refreshing sour boozy -
Mimosa
fruity sparkling easy -
Old Cuban
refreshing herbal sparkling
Champagne cocktail FAQ
What is the difference between a French 75 and a Mimosa?
French 75 is gin, lemon, sugar, and Champagne. Mimosa is orange juice and sparkling wine — no spirit. Old Cuban is closer to a mojito topped with bubbles.
Do I need real Champagne?
Crémant or another dry traditional-method wine is a fair stand-in. Keep it brut so the drink does not go flabby.