Sparkling New Year’s Eve Champagne Cocktail with Floral Bitters ✨
Dec 24, 2025
Raise a glass to the year ahead with a cocktail that sparkles right along with the celebration. This New Year’s Eve Champagne Cocktail is simple, polished, and made for a memorable midnight toast. A few dashes of floral bitters and a touch of ginger add depth and balance, turning classic bubbles into something a little more special. It’s festive, effortless, and one of our favorite ways to ring in the new year at home.
A sparkler garnish is highly encouraged. We believe the first drink of the year should feel intentional, celebratory, and just a little magical.
Why This Champagne Cocktail Works
This New Year’s Eve Champagne Cocktail is all about restraint and balance. Crisp bubbles do most of the heavy lifting, while a few intentional additions add depth without stealing the spotlight.
El Guapo™ Love Potion Bitters bring a soft floral note with hints of rose and hibiscus that lift the aroma and round out the finish. El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup adds just enough warmth and sweetness to soften the acidity of the Champagne without weighing it down. Together, they create a layered, aromatic cocktail that feels polished but never fussy.
The result is an elegant Champagne cocktail that’s easy to pull off, even when you’re hosting, multitasking, or counting down to midnight. Thoughtful, celebratory, and quietly impressive.
NYE Champagne Cocktail
🍹 x Christa Cotton
📸: Jes Gutierrez-Switaj
This recipe makes one serving.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Chilled brut or extra brut champagne
- 8 dashes El Guapo™ Love Potion Bitters
- 1 Bar spoon El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup
- 6 Fresh raspberries on a skewer (sparkler optional), for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Pour chilled Champagne into a clean flute.
- Float the Love Potion Bitters and Ginger Syrup over the top.
- Add the raspberry skewer and give the cocktail a gentle stir.
- Serve immediately and if the night calls for it, ignite a sparkler for the ultimate festive flourish.
Tips & Variations:
- Sparkling swaps: While Champagne is classic, quality Prosecco or a dry sparkling wine works beautifully here and can bring slightly fruitier notes that complement the floral bitters.
- Balance sweetness: If your bubbly is on the drier side, a slightly larger bar spoon of El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup can help round the edges and keep each sip balanced.
- Garnish with intention: Fresh citrus peel, a twist of orange, or a few edible flowers add aroma and visual appeal without distracting from the drink’s primary flavors.
- Batch for a crowd: Mix the bitters and syrup in advance for a group. Keep the blend chilled and pour it into each flute before topping with sparkling wine right before serving.
- Play with bubbles: For a slightly richer profile, try a Brut rosé. It adds subtle fruit character while still letting the bitters and ginger shine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some other simple champagne cocktails?
Try a Mimosa, Bellini, or French 75. Each one is quick to prepare and perfect for brunch, celebrations, or anytime you want to dress up a bottle of bubbly.
What do bitters do in Champagne?
Bitters add aromatic depth and balance much like adding salt to food. A few dashes can transform a simple glass of bubbly into a layered, complex cocktail.
Can I use Prosecco instead of Champagne?
Absolutely. Prosecco offers a fruit-forward flavor and works beautifully with both the ginger syrup and Love Potion Bitters.
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