Among frothers, champagne is a sure bet when the mood for celebration strikes. According to Comité Champénois, 6.1 million bottles of champagne were exported from northeastern France to Switzerland last year.
Champagne doesn’t just taste good on its own. Thanks to its extremely low alcohol content (10-12% by volume on average) and its foaming, it is particularly suitable for trendy, low-alcohol mixed drinks.
Dry, low-quality champagnes labeled Brut are best for blending. You create a seductive drink with fruit and other ingredients such as liqueur.
mimosa
Mimosa launches your brunch to higher spheres. In addition to champagne, you only need freshly squeezed orange juice. Preferably in a champagne glass, mix one part water with two parts champagne. Mimosa shows itself here. You can also use some fresh mango puree instead of orange juice for a tropical twist. As decoration, a slice of orange or a physalis on the rim of the glass makes the difference.
Saint Germain Cocktail
If you have a soft spot for Hugo, you’ll love this more sophisticated version even more. Saint-Germain is a French liqueur that contains, among other things, hand-picked elderberry flowers. You need a wine glass filled with ice cubes, each filled with two parts of champagne and sparkling mineral water. Add 1.5 parts of Saint-Germain and mix well. In the meantime, you can spice up your gimlet or martini with Saint-Germain.
Dirt Royal
You can almost mix this fruity classic into your sleep. Put a tablespoon of cream in a flute (champagne glass) and pour champagne over it. Suitable for decorating blackberries or raspberries, as well as hibiscus flowers in syrup.
apple mousse
With its warming effect, Apple Fizz is perfect for cold days. Take equal parts of calvados and apple juice and mix well. In the second step you add champagne. For this, you can put a pressed rosemary sprig or thyme in the glass. In combination with a red-skinned apple piece, you get a nice visual contrast.
French 75
Named after a French ball, the French 75 packs a punch. In a shaker filled with ice cubes, add 1 part fresh lemon juice, 1 part simple syrup (or equal parts sugar and water mixed together) and 2 parts gin. After shaking vigorously for 20 seconds, you can pour the mixture through a sieve into a cocktail glass or rectangular glass. Add the champagne at the end and garnish with lemon zest as desired.