Grand Champagne Cocktail
This Grand Champagne Cocktail is an elegant and simple drink featuring a vibrant strawberry and orange liqueur purée topped with chilled Champagne. Perfect for celebrations or a refreshing, sophisticated aperitif, it combines fruity sweetness with sparkling effervescence for a delightful experience.
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 4 Champagne Flutes or Cocktail Glasses for serving
- 1 Measuring Jigger or Shot Glass for precise liquid measurements
- 1 Small Fine-Mesh Sieve (optional) for extra smooth purée
Ingredients
Main
- 4 shots orange-flavored liqueur recommended: Grand Marnier
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 4 fresh strawberries tops trimmed
- 1 bottle Champagne well chilled
Instructions
- Add the orange-flavored liqueur, honey and strawberries to a food processor and process until smooth. Fill the chilled glasses halfway with the strawberry mixture and then fill the rest of the glass with Champagne.
Notes
1. Quality of ingredients is paramount: Use a good quality orange-flavored liqueur and a well-chilled, dry sparkling wine or Champagne. The better the base, the better the cocktail.2. For an exceptionally smooth purée, pass the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve after processing to remove any remaining pulp or strawberry seeds. This enhances the mouthfeel.3. Ensure all components are well chilled, especially the Champagne. This maintains the crispness and effervescence of the drink.4. Adjust honey to taste, depending on the sweetness of the strawberries and your preference. A touch of fresh lemon or lime juice could brighten the strawberry mixture if desired, but add sparingly.5. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice or a twist of orange peel on the rim for an elegant presentation.