Cherry Champagne Cocktail
A festive and refreshing cocktail combining crisp champagne with the sweet, fruity notes of cherry brandy, perfect for celebrations or special evenings.
Equipment
- Champagne flute or tall glass
- Measuring jigger or shot glass
- Bar spoon
- Small knife
- Chopping board
- Ice bucket or cooler
- Bottle opener
- Small plate
Ingredients
- 4 oz chilled champagne or dry sparkling wine
- 1 oz cherry brandy
- 1 fresh cherry or maraschino cherry pitted, for garnish
- 1 tsp cherry syrup optional, for sweetness
- Ice optional, for chilling before serving
Instructions
- Chill champagne or sparkling wine for at least 2 hours.
- Pour cherry brandy into the bottom of a flute.
- If desired, add cherry syrup for extra sweetness.
- Top slowly with champagne to avoid excess foam.
- Gently stir to combine without losing bubbles.
- Drop in cherry garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh cherries for a lighter flavor or maraschino for more sweetness. Opt for dry champagne to balance the cherry brandy. For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water and cherry juice.