Strawberry Champagne Cocktail

A Strawberry Champagne Cocktail is easy to whip up for your next brunch, or even as an opening cocktail before dinner. The 3 ingredient cocktail is elegant and bubbly, with a sweet and tart fruity taste! It’s an elevated strawberry mimosa everyone will love.

about this strawberry champagne cocktail

Sometimes the simplest cocktails are the most enjoyable, especially when celebrating a special occasion. This strawberry champagne cocktail fits that description perfectly – it’s easy to make with just three main ingredients, yet feels festive and elegant.

This is the cocktail I imagine downing with all my friends at brunch quite happily. The lovely pinkish orange hue and the fruity strawberry simple syrup give the bubbly champagne a whole new life. Each glass makes you feel like spring has sprung right inside that glass, filling your belly with a tingling feeling (both from the bubbles and the booze, haha).

The key is starting with ripe, flavorful strawberries that get simmered into a sweet syrup. Just a dash of this vibrant syrup gets mixed with orange liqueur to provide a subtle citrus accent. Top it all off with chilled champagne or sparkling wine, and you have an effervescent, lightly fruity sipper.

You can simply pour the cocktail into glasses for fuss-free serving. Or dress it up by rimming the glasses with sugar and garnishing with fresh strawberry slices or an orange twist. Either way, it’s a beautiful drink without any complicated mixing in a cocktail shaker required.

Note: This is an updated version of the original posted on March 30, 2017. The recipe has been updated, as well as the post which now includes helpful tips and tricks!

ingredients

strawberry simple syrup. Homemade strawberry syrup or homemade strawberry rhubarb simple syrup will work in this recipe.

orange liqueur. We recommend using Grand Marnier or Cointreau for the best flavor! You can also use triple sec.

champagne. A brut champagne is best since the other two ingredients in this cocktail are already on the sweeter side.

this recipe’s must-haves

To make the simple syrup, you’ll need a saucepan and a wooden spoon. Make sure your pan has a lid! You’ll also need a colander or fine mesh strainer to strain out the fruit.

We like to serve our champagne cocktails in coupe glasses for a dash of elegance. You can also use champagne flutes if you prefer.

here’s how to make a strawberry champagne cocktail

make simple syrup

For this recipe, you can either make a strawberry simple syrup or a strawberry rhubarb simple syrup! Both of these syrups go so well with the champagne and Grand Marnier.

To make the simple syrup, all you have to do is combine sugar, water, and fruit in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a low boil and once the sugar is dissolved, remove it from heat, cover and steep for 30 minutes.

Strain mixture before using! Be sure to cool the syrup completely to room temperature before using it in the cocktail.

make cocktail

Assemble the cocktail in a champagne flute or coupe glass by combining the three ingredients. Garnish with a strawberry or strawberry slice and serve!

tips for success

make the syrup ahead of time. Make the strawberry simple syrup or strawberry rhubarb simple syrup ahead of time! Both keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 weeks, so you can make it well in advance.

serve for a special occasion. This cocktail may be simple to make, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t serve it for a special occasion! In fact, that’s exactly why I made this cocktail in the first place. It was originally intended for an Easter brunch celebrations, but you can also serve it for Valentine’s Day, a date night in, mother’s day, birthday parties, new year’s eve, bridal showers, and more.

More tasty champagne cocktails to sip on: Strawberry Mimosa | Chambord Royale | Cranberry Spice Sparkler | Strawberry Margarita Mimosa | Sparkling Elderflower Cocktail

do I have to use fresh strawberries for the simple syrup?

I recommend using ripe and fresh strawberries for the syrup. You can use frozen strawberries too! Simply thaw them and drain them before using them to make the simple syrup.

how should I garnish this cocktail?

You can garnish with a full strawberry like you see here! Another option is adding strawberry slices to the cocktail to float around. We’ve done both and they look great!

could I use prosecco instead of champagne?

While you can use prosecco instead of champagne in this cocktail, it will make the cocktail sweeter than the original recipe. I recommend using a drier prosecco, if you can find it, or just stick with champagne for the best balance of flavors.

can I make this a big batch cocktail?

Yes, you can easily make this cocktail in a big batch! To make this cocktail for 6, you will need 3 ounces Grand Marnier (or whatever orange liqueur you prefer), 3 ounces strawberry simple syrup, and one 750ml bottle champagne. Stir it all together in a pitcher and serve! I like to drop in halved strawberries in the pitcher for a little festive touch too.

Need some inspiration for cocktail hour? Check out my cocktail recipes page!

what to serve with a strawberry champagne cocktail

This strawberry champagne cocktail is ideal for serving for brunch on a warm day! The vibrant and refreshing flavor goes with any breakfast food that you could think of, but we always have favorites.

Whip up a batch of lemon poppy seed muffins or honey blackberry oatmeal muffins. To feed a group, make an overnight blueberry cream cheese french toast casserole. Looking for something savory? A Turkish eggs platter is always a hit with our family!

more strawberry recipes to try out

A slice of chocolate strawberry cake is perfect for when strawberries are in peak season!

Want the best sauce for pancakes, waffles, french toast, and more? A smooth and vibrant strawberry coulis is a must make!

We are always obsessed with these chocolate covered strawberry brownies! So decadent with pops of bright fruit.

Fluffy fresh strawberry waffles are the easiest breakfast or brunch to serve in the summer when berries are nice and ripe!

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If you want to grab a few other AMAZING cocktails for Easter/brunch/whenever the heck the mood strikes you (and you know you do), check out the delicious delights that my blogging besties have put together today too!

Raspberry Mango Spring Sangria – Erin @ The Speckled Palate

Raspberry Mint Kir Royale – Susannah @ Feast + West

Ginger Strawberry Bellini – Madison @ A Joyfully Mad Kitchen