NYE Champagne Cocktail: The Best Bitters Champagne Cocktail 🥂
Sep 02, 2025
Happy New Year! Simple and stunning, this NYE champagne cocktail is the best way to ring in the new year. This elegant bitters champagne cocktail will put an extra sparkle into your New Year's celebration at home. By combining delicate floral bitters and a touch of ginger syrup, this recipe creates a sophisticated drink that's both easy to make and visually stunning, making it one of the top New Year's Eve drinks you can serve. A sparkler garnish is optional but highly recommended for an extra festive touch.
Why This Is the Best Bitters Champagne Cocktail
While the classic Champagne cocktail is simple, this version takes it to a new level. The addition of El Guapo™ Love Potion Bitters infuses the drink with a complex floral bouquet of rose and hibiscus, which pairs beautifully with the crispness of the Champagne. A bar spoon of El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup provides a subtle warmth and sweetness that balances the bitterness and acidity, making this a truly well-rounded drink. It's an elevated take on a classic that will impress your guests.
How to Make the NYE Champagne Cocktail
This NYE champagne cocktail recipe is a breeze to make, ensuring you spend less time mixing and more time celebrating.
Makes one cocktail
- 3 oz champagne
- 8 dashes El Guapo™ Love Potion Bitters
- 1 Bar Spoon El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup
- 6 Fresh raspberries on a skewer, for garnish (+ lit sparkler, optional)
Instructions:
- Fill a clean champagne flute with chilled champagne.
- Gently top with the El Guapo™ Love Potion Bitters and the Ginger Syrup.
- Insert the raspberry skewer into the glass and stir once to gently combine the ingredients.
- Serve immediately, with a lit sparkler if desired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are some other simple champagne cocktails?
A: Some other popular and simple champagne cocktails include a Mimosa (Champagne and orange juice), a Bellini (Champagne and peach purée), and a French 75 (gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne).
Q: What are bitters used for in a cocktail?
A: Bitters are a high-proof alcohol infused with a blend of herbs, spices, fruits, and other botanicals. They are used in small dashes to add complexity and balance to a cocktail's flavor, much like salt is used in cooking to enhance a dish.
Q: Can I use prosecco instead of champagne?
A: Yes, you can. Prosecco is a great, and often more affordable, substitute for Champagne. It will provide the same bubbly texture and a slightly fruitier flavor, which will still work wonderfully with the bitters and ginger syrup in this cocktail.
