Refreshing Champagne with Juicy Raspberries Cocktail
A quick and easy summer cocktail combining chilled champagne with fresh raspberries and a splash of lemon juice for a bright, refreshing flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (750 ml) bottle Champagne or Sparkling Wine (brut preferred)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the champagne bottle and raspberries in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Rinse fresh raspberries gently under cold water and pat dry. Set aside 2-3 raspberries per glass for garnish.
- In a small bowl, combine simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to blend.
- Add remaining raspberries to the syrup and lemon mixture. Gently crush some berries with a cocktail stirrer or spoon to release juice, keeping some texture (about 2 minutes).
- Place 3-4 raspberries into each champagne flute, then spoon about 1 tablespoon of the raspberry-lemon syrup mixture over them.
- Slowly pour about 5 ounces (150 ml) of chilled champagne into each flute, pouring gently down the side to preserve bubbles.
- Garnish each glass with reserved raspberries and a small sprig of fresh mint. Optionally add a few ice cubes for a cooler drink.
Notes
Use fresh, firm raspberries to avoid cloudy drinks. Pour champagne slowly to preserve bubbles. Simple syrup can be homemade or store-bought. For a sweeter drink, add more syrup. Mint leaves add aroma but avoid muddling them to prevent bitterness. Prepare syrup base ahead but add champagne just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 champagne flute (a
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: champagne cocktail, raspberry cocktail, summer drinks, sparkling wine, easy cocktail, refreshing drink