
My husband’s 3 ingredient Vintage Champagne Cocktail is perfect for entertaining all year round, but especially on New Year’s Eve. With lots of bubbles to keep things festive, the warm kick of brandy and a hint of citrus, it is sure to delight. This year more than ever we all need a little something to toast the fresh start New Year’s Eve offers.
This Vintage Champagne Cocktail takes just minutes to make and has only 3 ingredients – champagne, brandy, and orange liqueur (Grand Mariner, Triple Sec or Cointreau). When we’ve been on a tight budget as many of us are at the moment, we have used Prosecco instead of champagne and it works very well. The champagne does make it extra special, but let’s face it, this year more than ever many of us need a more frugal option.
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What’s Special About This Recipe?
There are lots of other recipes out there, but my husband’s Champagne Cocktail is my favourite because of the wonderful balance of flavours.
Personally, I find that champagne cocktails that contain a sugar cube or bitters can sometimes be either a little too sweet or tart, respectively. In my husband’s 3 Ingredient Vintage Champagne Cocktail, the warmth of the brandy perfectly balances the sweet citrus. And let’s face it, you can never go wrong with bubbles.
A word of warning – this Vintage Champagne Cocktail has got a powerful alcoholic kick. It’s definitely a drink for sipping, and I never have more than one. If I fancy another glass, I go on to straight champagne.
My husband has been making this recipe for over 30 years, and it’s definitely a real part of our shared memories. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.
Vintage Champagne Cocktail – Printable Recipe
3 Ingredient Vintage Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ounces brandy
- 4 ounces of Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 1 bottle champagne or prosecco
Instructions
- You need 4 champagne glasses. My husband prefers to use champagne coupes, although champagne flutes work well too.
- Pour ¾ ounce of brandy into the bottom of each glass.
- Pour an ounce of Triple Sec or Cointreau into each glass over the brandy. Do not stir.
- Top up with champagne.
- Please note, unless your glasses are very large, there will be leftover champagne, but I have never seen this as a problem!
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Comments & Reviews
Thanks to you and your husband, I can’t wait to give this a try.
Wow! This recipe sounds fabulous, April. Thanks to your hubby for sharing! New Year’s Eve has passed but I’m sure there will be other occasions for which this recipe would be absolutely perfect. 🙂
Shirley
Thank you so much, Shirley! I must admit we enjoy it all year round 😉
Thanks April! Saved for next New Years Eve!
BTW- love the glasses!
Hugs,
Linda
I’m so glad you like it, Linda 🙂 And thank you! They belong to my son 🙂 Hugs xo
April, this sounds even better than the usual Champagne cocktail! Can’t wait to try it. And I’ll always think of you two when I have it!
Thank you so much, Jean! What a lovely thing to say. Do let me know what you think of it!
Hello April and Happy New Year. This cocktail sounds perfect for the holidays and any party. Thanks for sharing at C&C with J&J.
I love vintage cocktails, and this sounds delightful. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so glad you like it, Denise! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do 🙂
This looks like a wonderful celebratory cocktail to have all year round! Happy New Year!
Thank you, Pat! We definitely enjoy it all year round 🙂 Happy New Year!
I love to try new holiday drinks. Adding this champagne cocktail to my list. Pinned!
Happy New Year,
Kippi
Thank you so much for pinning, Kippi! Happy New Year 🙂
Wish I’d seen this yesterday rather than first thing this morning!😉However, straight champagne still tasted delicious on its own at midnight.
You can never go wrong with champagne, Hilary! Happy New Year!
Already popped this into my Christmas file, sounds fabulous. Happy and Healthy New Year April
Pamela x
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Thank you, Pamela! Happy New Year!
Thank you Ms. Harris. I had my first champagne cocktail in the late 1980’s. Forgot about it – then heard about it just now in a 1946 Philip Marlow movie on TCM. I had no idea there was brandy in it. The experience I had was a sugar cube, Angostura bitters and champagne – no brandy! Putting brandy on my store list. I need to try this! Any recommendations on brandy?
I’m so glad you were reminded of this celebratory cocktail, Elaine 🙂 You can use any brandy you have on hand. I like Hennessey brandies, however, you can definitely taste the brandy in the cocktail so use one that you enjoy.
Very nice, top with a bit of lemon peel. Yum
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Priscilla! The lemon peel sounds like a nice addition. Cheers!