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This Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipe Is Perfect To Shake Up For Your Next Christmas Party

Posted By: Hari Ram Posted On: Dec 07, 2025Share Article

A sparkling wine cocktail makes for the perfect Christmas drink

This Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipe Is Perfect To Shake Up For Your Next Christmas Party

Parties, potluck get-togethers or just a family-style meal – Christmas time is all about spreading the love. And when you are spending quality time together, being a good host also means having that perfect cocktail recipe at hand that will win everyone over, from the whisky snobs to the tequila guzzlers or wine lovers.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas by shaking up a sparkling wine cocktail that's both elegant and effortless to make at home. This festive drink combines the crisp bubbles of sparkling wine with refreshing flavours that everyone loves to create a bright and delicious sip that complements holiday gatherings beautifully.

This cocktail will be a crowd-pleaser, as this spritz brings together sparkling wine, grapefruit juice, elderflower syrup, fresh mint, and soda for a crisp, refreshing serve. It is light, citrussy, and effortlessly chic, perfect for a party. You can make this ahead and pour one out for your guests as they enter your home. Lovely as a go-to drink for sun-soaked brunches, festive feasts and pre-party cocktails.

Here's how you can make this at home

Ingredients:

● Chandon Brut – 120 ml

● Grapefruit Juice – 10 ml

● Orange Juice – 50 ml

● Elderflower Syrup – 10ml

Garnishing:

● Grapefruit Slice

● Orange Slice

● Fresh Basil

Glassware: Wine Glass

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