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What to Mix With Champagne This Summer (Besides OJ)
A new season calls for fresh ideas, and summer champagne cocktails bring just the right mix of sparkle and flavor. Orange juice had its moment at brunch, but warmer days deserve something with more range—floral, fruity, even a little spicy.
Think passion fruit, blood orange, or ginger cutting through the bubbles. These combinations hold up poolside, on rooftops, or wherever the playlist
runs long and the ice keeps coming. With the right syrup or spirit, champagne becomes the centerpiece of something cool, creative, and worth a second round. So what exactly belongs in your glass this summer? Let’s just say the options are more exciting than anything with a splash of OJ.
What Makes Champagne the Ultimate Summer Base
Summer drinks ask for refreshment, balance, and just enough fun to carry a long afternoon. Champagne delivers all three. Use it cold, let it shine, and treat it like the flexible, flavorful ingredient it is—there’s a lot more to it than a toast.
A Bottle That Does More Than Sparkle
Champagne thrives in summer. It’s light, crisp, and brings lift to anything it touches. With a lower ABV than most spirits, it plays well in long drinks, spritzes, and lazy, late-afternoon pours. Its acidity pairs easily with fresh fruit, herbs, and citrus, making it a solid base instead of just a finishing flourish.
Start thinking of it like a mixer. Where tonic adds bitterness or soda adds fizz, champagne adds character. It’s already dry and bubbly. Add something sweet or herbal, and the drink balances itself. Just keep it cold and open it when the mood calls for something slightly elevated—but still easygoing.
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What to Know Before Pouring Champagne into Your Cocktail
Building better summer champagne cocktails starts with the bottle. Whether it’s a crisp Brut or a fruit-forward Prosecco, the right sparkler sets the tone for flavor, balance, and style. Here’s how to choose wisely and pour with purpose.
Understanding the Styles
Not all sparkling wines behave the same in a cocktail. Some balance sweetness with acidity, while others lean soft and mellow. A few key terms can help guide your picks:
● Brut: Dry, clean, and perfect for balancing fruit or syrup
● Extra Dry: Slightly sweet—great with citrus or herbal flavors
● Demi-Sec: Noticeably sweet—best saved for dessert-style drinks or very tart mixers
Most summer cocktails benefit from Brut or Extra Dry. They keep things crisp, especially when you’re already working with fruit, syrup, or liqueur.
Keep It Cold, Keep It Bright
Sparkling wine thrives at the right temperature. Chill it to around 45°F (7°C) before mixing. Once opened, keep it on ice to maintain its texture and fizz. Use a champagne stopper if you plan to stretch the bottle over multiple rounds.
Taste It First, Then Build Around It
A quick sip tells you what you’re working with. Is it tart, soft, zesty, or sweet? Knowing this upfront lets you adjust everything else—from syrup to garnish—to match the mood of your bubbles.
5 Unexpected Champagne Cocktails Worth Pouring This Season
A good mix should catch you off guard in the best way. These champagne-forward drinks skip the usual brunch suspects and lean into flavor combinations that shine across seasons. You’ll find spice, fruit, acid, and fizz working together without competing.
1. Forbidden Apple
Description: A bold, spiced mocktail with layers of apple, tamarind, and a whisper of vinegar. Tart, warming, and fizzy—this one plays with boundaries in the best way.
Ingredients
• ¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Apple Spice
• ¾ oz Liquid Alchemist Tamarindo
• ½ oz Lemon juice
• ¼ tsp Champagne vinegar
• 3 dashes non-alcoholic aromatic bitters
• 4 oz Fever-Tree Club Soda
Garnish Tip
Mist with spiced lemon oil or add a citrus peel twist.
2. Pumpkin Patch Mimosa
Description: A fall brunch favorite that leans more cider than spritz. Pumpkin spice and bubbles meet somewhere between cozy and crisp.
Ingredients
• 3 oz Prosecco
• 2 oz Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider
• 1 oz Hipstirs Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Garnish Tip
Thin apple slice or dusting of cinnamon on the rim.
3. Sparkling Apple
Description: Simple, sharp, and just sweet enough. This pour brings a familiar fall flavor into a celebratory context—no shake, no twist, just a gentle stir.
Ingredients
• 5 oz Champagne
• 1 oz Liquid Alchemist Apple Spice Syrup
Garnish Tip
Dehydrated apple wheel or a fresh sage leaf.
4. Blood Orange Mimosa
Description: A juicy upgrade to the brunch classic. The blood orange brings color and a soft bitterness that plays beautifully with dry sparkling wine.
Ingredients
• 1 oz Liquid Alchemist Blood Orange
• 4 oz Sparkling Wine
Garnish Tip
Thin blood orange slice or edible flower for a softer look.
5. Peach Bellini
Description: Classic and clean with stone fruit depth. This version balances the syrup’s richness with cold, dry bubbles for a crisp finish.
Ingredients
• 6 oz Brut Champagne
• 1 oz Liquid Alchemist Peach Syrup
Garnish Tip
Drop in a raspberry or float a peach slice for visual texture.
How We Help You Mix with Confidence, Anytime
ost people want to serve better drinks. What gets in the way is time—time to prep, shop, or learn the hard way. That’s where we come in, making flavor-forward mixing more possible, no matter the night or the guest list.
What We Bring to the Glass
We know what it’s like to want more from your drinks without turning your kitchen into a test lab. That’s why we built our syrups to do the heavy lifting. Every bottle is shelf-stable, made with real ingredients, and ready when you are. No preservatives. No artificial fillers. Just a clean flavor designed to mix cleanly.
Whether you lean tart or floral, spiced or tropical, there’s something in our collection that matches the mood. From raspberry and strawberry to passion fruit, ginger, and apple spice—we make it easy to find a pour that plays well with champagne or sparkling wine.
A Few More Worth Pouring
Our collection goes wide, but a few bottles always seem to earn a spot on the bar—especially when there’s something sparkling in the mix.
• Blood Orange – Bright, citrusy, and just bitter enough; pairs beautifully with bubbly
• Falernum – Spiced with clove, lime, and ginger; built for rum and bold profiles
• Mango – Tropical, smooth, and bright enough to carry citrus and bubbles
• Coconut – Creamy without being heavy; a natural for summery spritzes
• Simple Syrup – Clean, balanced, and made to disappear behind whatever it’s backing
These are the kind of syrups that make people ask what’s in the glass—then come back for another.
Let Liquid Alchemist Spark Your Summer Lineup
The season brings sunshine, late dinners, and long pours. That’s why summer champagne cocktails work so well—they’re light, celebratory, and ready for whatever the evening becomes. With the right ingredients, they go far beyond the brunch glass and into something layered, bright, and built to linger.
We’re here to help you mix with purpose. From the syrup shelf to the flute, every pour can feel effortless. Whether it’s blood orange in a mimosa, coconut in a spritz, or something entirely your own, you’ve got options. Explore flavors, shake up expectations, and serve drinks that keep the conversation going. Now is the time to mix something no one saw coming—and raise your glass with intention.
FAQs
What are a few refreshing ways to serve summer champagne cocktails at home?
Start with light builds like a peach bellini, a blood orange mimosa, or a sparkling mango spritz. They’re fast to make, easy to sip, and look great in any glass. Ideal for brunch, sunset, or anywhere in between.
What’s the difference between Brut and Extra Dry champagne?
Brut is drier and crisper, while Extra Dry has a touch more sweetness. Both work well in cocktails, depending on how sweet your mixers are.
Can I use Prosecco or Cava in place of champagne?
Absolutely. Prosecco adds a softer, fruitier profile, while Cava gives clean, dry bubbles. Both hold up beautifully in cocktails.
What glassware works best for sparkling wine cocktails?
Use flutes for clean presentation, coupes for retro charm, or wine glasses for relaxed, summery pours.
How should I chill champagne before mixing?
Keep it around 45°F. You can store it in the fridge a few hours ahead or chill it on ice for 20–30 minutes.
