13 Elegant & Fun Champagne Christmas Cocktails!

Nothing says Christmas quite like a champagne cocktail! Whether you’re looking for a celebratory festive drink to enjoy whilst decorating the tree, an elegant option for a holiday dinner party, or a cocktail for Christmas day itself, I think you’ll love these options. All of these Christmas champagne cocktails are easy to make and you can scale the recipes if you’re serving a crowd. If you prefer, you can swap the champagne for your favorite prosecco or sparkling white wine to make these drinks a little more budget friendly!

1. Cranberry Mimosa

This Cranberry Mimosa is a festive twist on the classic brunch cocktail. With the tartness of cranberry juice balanced by the sweetness of champagne, it’s a bright and refreshing drink that’s perfect for Christmas morning or any holiday gathering.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cranberry juice
• Champagne 
• Fresh cranberries, for garnish
• Rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill two champagne flutes halfway with cranberry juice.
2. Top with chilled champagne.
3. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.
4. Serve immediately.

2. Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

The Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail is a beautiful and delicious drink that’s perfect for the holiday season. The tartness of pomegranate juice pairs perfectly with the bubbly champagne, and the vibrant red color makes it an eye-catching addition to any Christmas table.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• Champagne 
• Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour 1/4 cup of pomegranate juice into each champagne flute.
2. Top with chilled champagne.
3. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a fresh mint leaf.
4. Serve immediately.

3. Cranberry Champagne Margarita

This Cranberry Champagne Margarita is a festive and bubbly take on the classic margarita. It combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the zing of lime and the effervescence of champagne, making it a perfect holiday cocktail.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup tequila
• Champagne 
• Cranberries and lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, and tequila. Shake well.
2. Divide the mixture between two salt-rimmed glasses.
3. Top with chilled champagne.
4. Garnish with cranberries and lime wedges.
5. Serve immediately.

4. Peppermint Candy Cane Champagne Cocktail

The Peppermint Candy Cane Champagne Cocktail is a fun and festive drink that’s perfect for Christmas parties. With the cool flavor of peppermint and the sweetness of candy canes, this cocktail is as delightful to drink as it is to look at.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 oz peppermint schnapps
• Champagne 
• Crushed candy canes, for rimming the glass
• Mini candy canes, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim the champagne flutes with crushed candy canes.
2. Pour 1/2 oz of peppermint schnapps into each flute.
3. Top with chilled champagne.
4. Garnish with a mini candy cane.
5. Serve immediately.

5. Gingerbread Champagne Cocktail

This Gingerbread Champagne Cocktail brings the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread into a bubbly drink. It’s perfect for toasting during the holiday season, with a touch of sweetness and a bit of spice.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gingerbread syrup
• Champagne
• Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
• Ground cinnamon, for rimming the glass

Instructions:

1. Rim the champagne flutes with ground cinnamon.
2. Pour 1/2 oz of gingerbread syrup into each flute.
3. Top with chilled champagne.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
5. Serve immediately.

6. Sparkling Cranberry Pomegranate Punch

This Sparkling Cranberry Pomegranate Punch is a refreshing and fruity cocktail that’s perfect for a holiday party. The combination of cranberry and pomegranate juices creates a vibrant and tart base, while the champagne adds a festive fizz.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 bottle of champagne (750ml)
• Pomegranate seeds and fresh cranberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice and pomegranate juice.
2. Add the champagne just before serving.
3. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh cranberries.
4. Serve immediately in champagne flutes.

7. Clementine Champagne Spritz

The Clementine Champagne Spritz is a light and refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for Christmas morning. The sweet and tangy flavor of clementine juice pairs beautifully with the bubbles of champagne.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup clementine juice
• Champagne 
• Clementine slices, for garnish
• Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour 1/4 cup of clementine juice into each champagne flute.
2. Top with chilled champagne.
3. Garnish with a slice of clementine and a sprig of fresh thyme.
4. Serve immediately.

8. Champagne Mojito

The Champagne Mojito is a bubbly twist on the classic mojito, perfect for the holiday season. With fresh mint, lime, and a splash of champagne, it’s a refreshing and festive cocktail.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 10 fresh mint leaves
• Champagne 
• Lime wedges and mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker.
2. Divide the mixture between two glasses.
3. Top with chilled champagne.
4. Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs.
5. Serve immediately.

9. Champagne Holiday Punch

This Champagne Holiday Punch is a crowd-pleasing cocktail that’s perfect for holiday parties. The mix of champagne, fruit juices, and a touch of brandy creates a festive and flavorful drink.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1 bottle of champagne (750ml)
• Orange slices and cranberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large punch bowl, combine the orange juice, cranberry juice, and brandy.
2. Add the champagne just before serving.
3. Garnish with orange slices and cranberries.
4. Serve immediately in champagne flutes.

10. Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail

The Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail is a warm and comforting drink that’s perfect for a cozy holiday gathering. The combination of apple cider and champagne creates a sweet and bubbly cocktail that’s hard to resist.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup apple cider
• Champagne 
• Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
• Apple slices, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour 1/4 cup of apple cider into each champagne flute.
2. Top with chilled champagne.
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices.
4. Serve immediately.

11. Raspberry Champagne Bellini

This Raspberry Champagne Bellini is a sweet and fruity cocktail that’s perfect for Christmas brunch. The vibrant red raspberries add a festive touch, and the champagne makes it bubbly and bright.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Champagne 
• Fresh raspberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Puree the raspberries and sugar in a blender until smooth.
2. Divide the raspberry puree between two champagne flutes.
3. Top with chilled champagne.
4. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
5. Serve immediately.

12. Blood Orange Champagne Cocktail

The Blood Orange Champagne Cocktail is a vibrant and tangy drink that’s perfect for the holidays. The deep red color of the blood orange juice makes it an eye-catching and festive choice.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup blood orange juice
• Champagne
• Blood orange slices, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour 1/4 cup of blood orange juice into each champagne flute.
2. Top with chilled champagne.
3. Garnish with a slice of blood orange.
4. Serve immediately.

13. Cranberry Ginger Champagne Cocktail

This Cranberry Ginger Champagne Cocktail is a spicy and sweet drink that’s perfect for Christmas. The ginger adds a warming kick to the tart cranberry, and the champagne makes it festive and fun.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• Champagne
• Cranberries and candied ginger, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix the cranberry juice and grated ginger in a small bowl.
2. Divide the mixture between two champagne flutes.
3. Top with chilled champagne.
4. Garnish with cranberries and candied ginger.
5. Serve immediately.

These 13 champagne Christmas cocktails are sure to add a touch of elegance and festivity to your holiday celebrations. Whether you prefer something fruity, spicy, or sweet, there’s a bubbly cocktail here that’s perfect for toasting to the season! Which ones will you be enjoying this Christmas?