Captivating Champagne

Elevate your celebrations with 'Captivating Champagne,' a luxurious, easy-to-make cocktail that combines the effervescence of champagne or sparkling wine with the tangy sweetness of orange liqueur and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Balanced with a touch of simple syrup, this sparkling drink delivers sophistication in every sip. Perfect for brunches, weddings, or holiday soirées, it takes just 5 minutes to prepare and dazzles with its vibrant garnish of fresh raspberries or a zesty lemon twist. Serve this bubbly delight chilled in a frosty glass to impress your guests and make any occasion unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

4 ounces champagne or sparkling wine
1 ounce orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
0.5 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
0.5 ounce simple syrup
1 serving fresh raspberries or lemon twist (for garnish)
4 pieces ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Chill your champagne flute in the freezer for about 10 minutes before assembling the drink.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, combine orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup.

Step 3

Add 4 ice cubes to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients.

Step 4

Remove the chilled champagne flute from the freezer and strain the mixture into the glass.

Step 5

Slowly pour the champagne or sparkling wine over the mixture in the flute to preserve the bubbles.

Step 6

Gently stir once to combine, ensuring the liquid layers blend without losing the fizz.

Step 7

Garnish with a fresh raspberry dropped into the glass or a lemon twist perched on the rim. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(413.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	282.2

Total Fat 0.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 1.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.2mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 279.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.2%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 90.7%