Champagne Shirley Cocktail

Kristen Massad — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:10:51 +0000

A classic Shirley Temple is a childhood favorite, but we gave it a sophisticated, grown up twist! Meet the Champagne Shirley, a delightful cocktail that blends the nostalgic sweetness of grenadine with the crisp elegance of champagne and a dash of vodka. Perfect for Valentines or Galentines, brunches, or just a fancy night in.

February is the month of love and it is so fun to spoil the ones we love with festive cocktails to celebrate! The Champagne Shirley is a nostalgic and elegant cocktail that brings a grown-up flair to a childhood favorite. Made with only three simple ingredients, you can shake this up and serve it in just a few minutes. Pair this with our favorite Valentines Charcuterie Board and Love Dip or with the perfect dessert, Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake.

Make this a gift and pour the cocktail in a jar, wrap it with a ribbon and the cutest valentines gift tags. Deliver these jarred cocktails to your favorite people for an extra special cocktail treat!

Ingredients Notes

Champagne or Sparkling Wine- Choose a dry variety, like a Brut or Extra Brut to balance the sweetness of the grenadine.

Grenadine-A rich pomegranate syrup that adds a beautiful ruby red color and a fruit sweetness to the cocktail.

Vodka-Adding an extra kick, add a splash of your favorite vodka.

Maraschino Cherries- The signature garnish that makes a Shirley temple complete.

How to Make a Champagne Shirley Cocktail

Shake It- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the grenadine and vodka and shake until chilled
Pour it- Strain it into your favorite coupe glass, top off with champagne and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Serve and Enjoy!

Tips to Make The Best Champagne Shirley

Champagne vs. Prosecco-While champagne is preferred, dry Prosecco is also a great option and can be substituted!

Don't Skip The Grenadine- Adding the classic flavor to this Shirley Temple cocktail, don't skip the grenadine.

Serve Cold-Make sure that your champagne is chilled and you shake the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Gift it- Pour the cocktail into a jar, seal the lid, add a gift tag and deliver this fun and fancy cocktail to your favorite friend!

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