Festive Canned Champagne Cocktail
Published 12/20/2024
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Bubbly with a touch of sweetness, this oh so Festive Canned Champagne Cocktail is inspired by a classic champagne sidecar, and it’s the perfect drink to serve at your holiday gatherings.
We served ours right in the champagne can, but you can you serve it fancy schmancy in a coup glass as well. Cheers!
I’ve always been a fan of sour cocktails. From our Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail to our Unicorn Gin Cocktail and now, this canned champagne cocktail! The combination of citrus and alcohol is just too good to resist. It’s basically our take on the sidecar cocktail from the 1920s, but we’re using canned champagne because it’s just that much better (and more fun!) than popping an entire bottle.
Making it? Oh girrrrl, it’s as simple as pouring a few ingredients into a glass and stirring. Ya think you can handle that? 😉
What’s in a Canned Champagne Cocktail?
- Brandy: Choose your favorite kind of brandy! To keep things traditional, we used cognac.
- Cointreau: This orange-flavored liqueur adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the tartness of the lemon juice.
- Simple syrup: A simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, boiled until the sugar dissolves. It’s an essential ingredient in many classic cocktails, including this one.
- Fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is always best in cocktails. The tangy flavor adds a refreshing element to the drink.
- Champagne: The headliner! Choose any type of champagne you prefer, whether it’s brut, extra dry, or even a rosé.
What is a good Cointreau substitute?
If you don’t have Cointreau, you can substitute it with triple sec. Just know that triple sec has a lower alcohol content and is generally sweeter than Cointreau.
Fun Ingredients for Serving
We LOVE serving this canned champagne cocktail with a lemon twist and frozen cranberries for a festive touch. You can also rim the glass with sugar or top it off with a sprig of fresh rosemary. Honestly, it’s hard to go wrong with this drink, so get creative and have fun with how you garnish it!
here’s a tip!
If you are making a canned cocktail, pour out or drink 2-4 oz. of champagne and then add the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the can. Gently stir and top with ice, if needed.
Can or Coup? You Decide!
This canned champagne cocktail recipe can be made in a “fancy” coup glass or served in a can with the top taken off. The coup glass is perfect for a special occasion or fancy get-together, while the can option is great for a laid-back gathering with friends. You do you!
Storage Directions
This cocktail is best served immediately, which is exactly why we love using canned champagne instead of popping an entire bottle. We recommend only cracking as many cans as you need. Cheers!
Festive Canned Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Brandy
- 2 oz. Cointreau
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4-6 oz. champagne, half of 1 can of champagne
- For serving: lemon twist and frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Pour the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a tall glass. Add ice and gently stir the ingredients together.
- Pour into a chilled glass without ice.*
- Top with champagne and enjoy.
Tips & Notes
- *If you are making as a canned cocktail, pour out or drink 2-4 oz. of champagne from the can, and then add the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the can.
- Gently stir and top with ice, if needed. If you don’t have Cointreau, you can substitute it with triple sec.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.
