5 Bubbly NYE Cocktails to Indulge In

When I think New Year’s Eve, two things come to mind: sparkles and champagne. Don’t settle for a plain bottle of bubbly and opt for these fun (and boozy) cocktails instead.

Champagne Margaritas:

Tequila and champagne? Umm, yes! This recipe is festive and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1/2c fresh lime juice
• 1c silver tequila
• 1/2c orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 1 bottle champagne
• lime wedges, for rim
• salt, for rim

Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir
2. Run lime wedges around the rim of each glass and dip in salt
3. Divide margaritas between glasses and garnish with a lime wedge

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Sacré Sauvage

If you can’t get enough of rosé, try this citrus infused cocktail for a different take on your favorite drink.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. rosé champagne
• 2 oz. orange liqueur
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• orange zest
• blackberries, for garnish

Preparation:

1. Add the champagne, liquor, and bitters into a glass over ice
2. Run orange zest along the rim and drop into the glass
3. Add blackberries for garnish, muddle the berries for added flavor

Courtesy of Elle Decor

Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

This cocktail is elegant, tangy and sweet.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. pomegranate liqueur
• Brut Champagne, chilled
• Lemon peel strips, for garnish

Preparation:

1. Add 1 oz. of pomegranate liqueur to each champagne flute
2. Top off with champagne and stir
3. Twist the lemon peels over each flute and add for garnish

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Aristocrat Sparkling Punch

The name says it all. Sipping on this with your girls will make you feel classy and fabulous.

Ingredients:

• 1/2c sugar
• 1 bottle red burgundy
• 4 oz. brandy
• 2 bottles Brut Champagne
• 1 quart sparkling  water
• strawberries
• Orange slices

Preparation:

1. In a punch bowl, dissolve the sugar into the red burgundy
2. Add brandy, champagne, and sparkling water
3. Place a block of ice into the bowl
4. Decorate with strawberries and orange slices

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Blood Orange, Campari & Rosemary Cocktail

If you’re looking to wow your guests, make this luxurious and sophisticated drink.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. blood orange juice
• 2 oz. Campari
• 1/2oz. rosemary simply syrup
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 rosemary sprigs
• Champagne, chilled

Preparation:

1. Pour water and sugar into a pan. Heat until all sugar has dissolved and liquid is clear
2. Add rosemary sprigs and let cool. Remove rosemary from simple syrup
3. Mix blood orange juice, Campari and simple syrup into a pot. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Chill completely
4. Pour into champagne flutes and top with champagne

Courtesy of Town and Country Mag

Remember to always drink responsibly and be ready to get an Uber because you should never drink and drive.  

Happy NYE collegiettes!

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