Here is a Raspberry Vodka Champagne Cocktail that’s fruity, tart and bubbly with just the right amount of sweetness. Give any occasion a celebratory vibe — or make it for the loved one’s in your life on Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day!
Why you’ll love champagne with vodka
Bright and sweet! A little dry, a little sweet and a whole lot of bubbly, this champagne cocktail with vodka is crisp, light and refreshing. If you want even more effervescence, top it off with a splash of club soda.
Colorful and creative! A few fresh berries go a long way and grenadine contributes to that beautiful red color. Give it your own spin by swapping out the raspberries for fresh diced strawberries or extra maraschino cherries.
Perfect for V-Day! Whether you are celebrating with your girlfriends on Galentine’s Day or with your significant other on Valentine’s Day, this pretty-in-pink cocktail gives a special pop to the season. The recipe card below makes one cocktail, so be sure to multiply by 2, 3 or 4 to really make the night special.
Ingredients
Nothing pairs with champagne and vodka more than sweet-tart berries to compliment those strong, dry, crisp flavors. We will need:
- Raspberries
- Vodka
- Grenadine
- Simple syrup
- Champagne
Ingredient substitutions and notes:
- Berries: Swap out the raspberries for anything red – like strawberries or even maraschino cherries! If using strawberries, add a 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice to give it some lift and brightness.
- Vodka: Use your favorite brand of vodka, like Tito’s, Absolut or Ketel One.
- Champagne: Splurge on a bottle of your favorite champagne – or any type of sparkling wine like Prosecco! Rose champagne further deepens that pink hue.
How to make
A good muddler and fresh berries will make all the difference when making this cocktail at home. Here’s how I like to do it:
Muddle raspberries: Add whole raspberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle together until the raspberries have released their juices. Add in the vodka, grenadine and simple syrup and shake together.
Top with bubbly: Pour contents into a cocktail glass through a fine mesh strainer. Fill the glass ⅔ with ice and top the remaining glass with champagne.
Enjoy!: Garnish with a cocktail pick filled with raspberries.
Serving suggestions
Anything that feels cute for Valentine’s Day just makes my heart spin — and this one will outshine all the rest. Serve these up in any style, such as:
- Girlfriends Galentine’s Day: Put out a bunch of easy-to-eat appetizers, like Buffalo Chicken Bites, Lemon Pepper Wings and Jalapeno Cranberry Dip.
- Valentine’s Day Dinner Date: Impress the loved one in your life with an elegant dinner of Dutch Oven Chicken, Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes and Chocolate Orange Cake.
- Just Because: Who says you need a reason to make a cocktail? Enjoy any time the craving hits with any berry that looks fresh and in season.
Recipe tips & notes:
- Shop for super fresh raspberries. The freshest berries will be plump, vibrantly red and glossy. Avoid mushy, moldy or bruised berries.
- Invest in a muddler. If you are akin to making cocktails with muddled fruit or herbs, a sturdy muddler makes a great addition to your bar cart.
- Pick up a ‘personal popper’! Since champagne goes flat rather quickly, avoid wasting a whole bottle by picking up a few of those smaller (187 ml / 6.3 oz) champagne bottles, also known as a Champagne Split.
- Rim half the glass with superfine sugar. Totally optional, but I find it adds a nice sparkle and brings out the berries natural tart flavor.
Looking for more fruit cocktail recipes? Check these out!
- Raspberry Margarita
- Blackberry Bourbon Smash
- Strawberry Tequila Sour
- Caramel Apple Sangria
- Pear Martini
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Raspberry Vodka Champagne Cocktail
ingredients
- 4-5 whole raspberries plus extra for garnish
- 2 oz vodka
- ½ oz grenadine
- ½ oz simple syrup optional (add in if you like sweet cocktails!)
Champagne
instructions
- Muddle raspberries: Add whole raspberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle together until the raspberries have released their juices. Add in the vodka, grenadine and simple syrup and shake together.
- Top with bubbly: Pour contents into a cocktail glass through a fine mesh strainer. Fill the glass ⅔ with ice and top the remaining glass with champagne.
- Enjoy!: Garnish with a cocktail pick filled with raspberries.
- Sweetness: If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side (my friends do!) I do a combo of simple syrup and grenadine. If you don’t like as much sweetness leave out the simple syrup.
notes
Sounds delicious! Will you please share how you get those perfect little nuggets of ice?