It’s New Year’s Eve and that means one thing. Bubbles. Yep, we’re talking champagne and even better, champagne cocktails. White or pink, vintage or everyday (yes, there is a such a thing….), fancy dress or sweatpants, welcoming the new year won’t be the same if you don’t have bubbly. The New Year means so many things to so many people. But, before all the resolutions and the plans and the going forward can happen, you’ve got to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new. Which is the perfect excuse for a party, of course.
We asked our friends who know a lot about champagne for the lowdown on their favourite celebration bottles as well as some bubbly cocktail creations that are designed to take your spectacle up to a whole other level. Whether you’re hitting an elegant soiree or at-home hanging with friends, one of these elegant tipples will be sure to help you ring the year in with style.
3 OF THE BEST CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS
WHICH CHAMPAGNE SHOULD I USE IN MY CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS?
For All Champagne Lovers:
Sip Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial. It starts at $36.80, the perfect price point for budget conscious champagne lovers.
Ready-to-Splurge Champagne:
Sip Dom Perignon Limited edition Dark Jewel Rose. It starts at $299.95 and once you start sipping, you won’t give a hoot about price.
Chandon Spring Blossom 
Ingredients
- 30 ml St-Germain Elderflower Liquer
- Fresh Lemon Twist or Mint
- Brut Classic
Directions:
Top St-Germain with 90 ml of Chandon Brut Classic. Garnish with Fresh Lemon or Mint.
Chandon Rosebud 
Ingredients
- 4 Raspberries
- 10 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 25 ml Gin
- 8 ml Simple Syrup
- 2 dashes Rose Water
- Chandon Rose
Directions:
Shake Fresh Lemon Juice, Gin, Simple Syrup and Rose Water over ice. Pour into glass and top with 90 ml Chandon Rose. Garnish with Raspberries
Chandon Jasmine Bride 
Ingredients:
- 15 ml Belvedere Pink Grapefruit
- ½ peach
- 10 ml Chilled Jasmine Tea
- 10 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- Chandon Rose
Directions:
Muddle Peach in base of glass. Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a flute. Top with 3oz Chandon Rose Chandon Citrus Blossom 
Ingredients:
- 15 ml Gin
- 10 ml St-Germain
- 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- Dash of Simple Syrup
- Blanc de Noirs
Directions:
Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a flute. Top with Chandon 90 ml Blanc de Noirs
