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.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 126kcal
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- glass flute
- swizzle stick
Ingredients
- 1 ounce apple juice
- ½ ounce cognac
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 4-5 apple chunks
- ice chunks
- 3 ounces champagne
Preparation
- In the cocktail shaker, add the apple juice, cognac, simply syrup, apple chunks, and ice. Shake vigorously. Pour all into a glass and add the champagne. Stir and serve.
Non-Alcoholic Version
- 1 ounce apple juice, ½ ounce pear juice, ¼-1/2 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.)
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 14g | Iron: 1mg
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Marysol says
I have all the components for this beautiful drink! Thanks Andrea; I'll be clinking to you with wishes for a Happy New Year!
Jenny says
Oh a good idea. We have a housewarming coming up and this could just be one of the items served.
Nate says
This is very easy, and yet looks so elegant.
Sandy S says
This looks and sounds like a perfect way to toast a celebration. Very creative!
Ginger says
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!!!)
Gingers last blog post..Oh SO- O - O - delicious Pepper Jelly
Chez US says
Sounds like fun .... 😉 This cocktail looks and sounds so refreshing!