In preparation for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations, we decided to make and sample champagne cocktails over the weekend. A fun job, to be sure, and this week I will feature three cocktails that we enjoyed to help you prepare for your New Year’s Eve party. All of the cocktails are easy to prepare with just a few commonly available ingredients.
This light cocktail uses apple juice, cognac, simple syrup, champagne, and apple chunks. Since it calls for simple syrup, make sure your apple juice isn’t sweetened (most isn’t anymore, but it can’t hurt to check). If you prefer an alcohol free cocktail, I’ve suggested a variation below.
SPARKLING APPLE COCKTAIL
Adapted from 101 Champagne Cocktails, by Kim Haasarud.
Makes one cocktail.
Equipment
cocktail shaker
measuring glass
swizzle stick
Ingredients
1 ounce apple juice
1/2 ounce cognac
1/2 ounce simple syrup
4-5 apple chunks
ice chunks
3 ounces champagne
Preparation
1. In the cocktail shaker, add the apple juice, cognac, simply syrup, apple chunks, and ice. Shake vigorously.
2. Pour all into a glass and add the champagne. Stir and serve.
Variations
No Alcohol: 1 ounce apple juice, 1/2 ounce pear juice, 1/4-1/2 ounce simple syrup (depending on how sweet you like it), apple chunks, ice, 3 ounces sparkling cider (If the sparkling cider is sweetened, skip the simple syrup.)
References
Gourmet Sleuth – Alcohol Substitutes
More Tasty Beverages
More Cocktails From Around the Blogs
Cook & Eat – Creme Brulee Cocktail
Cookthink – Champagne Cocktail
The Leftover Queen – Sunshine in a Cup
The Art of Tasting Chocolate – Chocolate Martini
[An original post from Andrea Meyers: making life delicious. All images and text copyrighted, All Rights Reserved.]
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I have all the components for this beautiful drink! Thanks Andrea; I’ll be clinking to you with wishes for a Happy New Year!
Oh a good idea. We have a housewarming coming up and this could just be one of the items served.
This is very easy, and yet looks so elegant.
This looks and sounds like a perfect way to toast a celebration. Very creative!
This sounds so good. It appears to be easy to make but really looks festive and yummy. I am adding this to the family day New Year celebration. What a great drink for brunch. Beats a Bloody Mary (or at least I think so!!!)
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Sounds like fun ….
This cocktail looks and sounds so refreshing!