The Perfect Rose Champagne Cocktail for New Year’s Eve
Aug 01, 2025
Toast to new beginnings with the perfect New Year’s Eve champagne drink! While there are countless cocktails to choose from, nothing says celebration quite like a bubbly masterpiece. This guide will show you how to master a beautiful and simple rose champagne cocktail that's guaranteed to impress your friends and family. We'll be using our award-winning El Guapo™ Rose Cordial to create this festive libation, a guaranteed way to ring in the new year with style.
Why a Champagne Drink is the Ultimate New Year's Eve Choice
Champagne, prosecco, and other sparkling wines have long been associated with celebrations. The effervescence and crisp flavor of bubbly make it an ideal base for a cocktail. It's light, refreshing, and pairs well with a variety of flavors, including the delicate floral notes of rose. A champagne drink also feels inherently special, elevating any party from a simple get-together to a truly memorable event.
The Star of the Show: Our Rose Champagne Cocktail Recipe
This simple but elegant rose champagne cocktail recipe, featuring our Good Food Award winning Rose Cordial, is a showstopper. It's easy to make in large batches, allowing you to spend more time celebrating and less time behind the bar.
Rose Champagne Cocktail Ingredients
Makes six cocktails
- Bottle of bubbly (or sparkling grape juice for a mocktail)
- Bottle of El Guapo™ Rose Cordial
- Sugar cubes
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pour well chilled champagne into clean flutes.
- Fill a ramekin with El Guapo™ Rose Cordial.
- Submerge a sugar cube in the cordial until it's completely soaked through. You'll need one cube for each glass.
- Using tweezers or your fingers, place one rose-soaked cube into each waiting glass.
- Watch as the sugar cube slowly dissolves, releasing bubbles and a delicate rose flavor.
- Cheers! Serve immediately.
More New Year's Eve Champagne Drinks to Inspire You
If you want to offer your guests more options, here are two more simple New Year’s Eve champagne drink recipes that are just as easy to make and equally festive.
Raspberry Champagne Fizz
A sweet and simple option, the Raspberry Champagne Fizz is a crowd-pleaser. Place 3-4 fresh raspberries and a small sprig of mint in the bottom of a champagne flute. Top with chilled champagne or prosecco. The raspberries will slowly release their flavor and color, creating a beautiful and delicious drink.
The Classic Champagne Cocktail
You can't go wrong with a classic. Place one sugar cube in a champagne flute. Add 2-3 dashes of bitters (such as our El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters) to the sugar cube. Top with chilled champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist for a burst of citrus aroma.
Looking for more cocktail inspiration? Explore our complete collection of recipes and discover your next favorite drink. Have a question? Contact us for assistance, or visit El Guapo’s homepage to explore everything we offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a champagne cocktail?
A champagne cocktail is a type of mixed drink made with champagne or sparkling wine. Typically, it involves adding a sugar cube soaked in bitters to the champagne flute, though variations often include liqueurs, juices, or cordials.
How do I make this a mocktail?
To make a non-alcoholic version of this rose champagne cocktail, simply substitute the champagne with chilled sparkling grape juice or a non-alcoholic sparkling cider. The flavor profile will be similar, and everyone can join in the celebratory toast.
Can I make a large batch of the rose cordial drink?
Yes, you can! For a large party, pre-soak a bowl of sugar cubes in the rose cordial and have them ready to drop into each flute as you pour the bubbly. This speeds up the process and ensures everyone gets their drink quickly.
