What’s Sexier than a Mimosa? The Champagne Sunset

As we enter the season of celebration and joy, there’s no better way to mark the occasion than with a sophisticated and flavorful champagne cocktail. Elevate your festive gatherings with a delightful blend of bubbly champagne, rich brandy, and tangerine’s bright, citrusy flavor. The Champagne Sunset with brandy and tangerine is a perfect fusion of elegance and vibrancy, adding a touch of luxury to your festivities.

You’ll encounter sensory pleasures even before the first sip of the champagne cocktail. First, the sound of the pop of the cork. Then, the tiny bubbles tickle your nose as they send Champagne, tangerine, and brandy aromas into the air.

Perfect for any occasion, the easy Champagne Sunset will delight you. Enjoy this fabulous champagne cocktail for Mother’s Day, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and any day of the year when you want to serve something delectable to the special people in your life.

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Champagne Sunset Ingredients

1. Brandy
2. Champagne
3. Tangerine Juice or Sparkling Clementine
4. Lemon Juice

Tips

Need to know what champagne to buy? I am not a champagne connoisseur. I’ve tried expensive champagnes like Dom Pérignon, Jouet, and Veuve Clicquot. But if I’m mixing champagne, I tend to stay under $15. Sweet champagnes are my preference, but until recently, I didn’t know that Brut meant unsweet and Extra Dry sweet. As you can see from the photo, I settled on Korbel Extra Dry.

Prosecco makes an excellent substitution for champagne in cocktails.

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You can only have a champagne cocktail with champagne flutes. Well, you can, but it’s just different. If you don’t have any champagne flutes, try these, they are simple yet elegant.

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How to make the Champagne Sunset

Start by chilling your champagne thoroughly. A well-chilled base will enhance the overall experience of your cocktail.

You can use either lemon from a bottle or freshly squeezed lemon juice. Of course, freshly squeezed lemon juice is best. If you don’t have a lemon squeezer, try this one. The non-slip grip is perfect for squeezing lemons and limes.

If using fresh tangerines, squeeze enough to obtain 1 ounce of fresh juice. The natural sweetness and citrusy zing of tangerines will complement the other flavors in the cocktail. Tangerine juice and tangerines may be difficult to find, so I use Izze Sparkling Clementine.

Pour the brandy, tangerine and lemon juices into a shaker half full of ice.

Hold the shaker and cap firmly and shake gently if using the sparkling clementine. Then pour the strained ingredients into a chilled champagne flute.

Top it off with no more than 5 ounces of champagne and stir gently.

You can garnish the Champagne Sunset with a sprig of fresh mint, optional.

Note

It would be best if you had champagne flutes that are 8 ounces or less. The larger the champagne flute, the less the recipe will fill your glass. More champagne also changes the taste of the cocktail.

This Champagne Cocktail with brandy and tangerine is a celebration in a glass, combining the bubbles of champagne with the warmth of brandy and the citrusy brightness of tangerine. It’s a delightful concoction that captures the season’s essence, making every moment a special occasion.

So, gather your loved ones, clink glasses, and revel in the joy of the holidays with this elegant and festive libation. Cheers!

More Awesome Champagne Cocktails

I’ve created five of the most delectable champagne cocktails for Easter, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or simply toasting the joys of life. Click on the links to try the other four. From left to right: Champagne Sunset (this recipe), #Hpnotiq Bliss, Frangelico Champagne, Champagne Royale, and Pineapple Upside Down Champagne.

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