If you're a martini lover, my sparkling champagne martini is the best drink to have in hand on New Year's Eve or any other time you want to celebrate special moments! Let me show you how to make it in minutes with just a few ingredients.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my citrus champagne cocktail, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick & Easy - You only need five minutes and five ingredients (plus ice) to mix up this drink. And no advanced mixology techniques are required. I even have suggestions for everyday kitchen tools you can use if you don't have barware below!
Sophisticated Flavor - This is a simple, strong drink but it's so dang delicious you might feel like you're at Soho House instead of on your couch! You'll taste the smooth botanical notes of gin, bright orange and acidity plus mellow sweetness.
I'm of the belief that adding bubbles can instantly make a drink better and have more champagne cocktails for you. Check out my blood orange bourbon smash, champagne whiskey cocktails, hibiscus French 75, pomegranate champagne cocktail, and sparkling mixed berry smash!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Gin (or Vodka) depending on how you like to make martinis. Vodka has the most neutral taste but I personally prefer the complexity of gin. This drink works with any brand, from Empress 1908 to Hendrick's to Citadelle Gin and Tanqueray or the West End Gin I used here.
Champagne or sparkling wine like Prosecco or even a bubbly rosé. I love Black Girl Magic Brut for this recipe. If you want to us a sparkling moscato like Stella Rosa or other sweet wine, I recommend leaving out the simple syrup.
Orange Liqueur takes the place of some of the traditional amount of gin and adds a hit of citrus flavor. Grab whichever bottle you typically go for like Grand Marnier or Cointreau.
Simple Syrup adds a little touch of sweetness that balances out the sharper notes of this drink. Try my easy citrus simple syrup for a flavor twist!
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Garnishes - I add a simple orange twist to finish this drink but you can go over the top if you want to make it more festive for the holidays. Think: sugar rims, frozen fruit, fresh herbs, and edible glitter.
Non-Alcoholic - Swap in your alcohol-free spirits to make this a zero proof drink. Or check out my sparkling New Year's Eve mocktail!
How to Make a Champagne Martini
- Step 1: Put a coupe glass or martini glass in the fridge to chill.
- Step 2: Add the gin, liqueur, and syrup to a cocktail shaker over ice.
Pro Tip #1
Chilling the cocktail glass is what creates the signature frosted look we associate with martinis. It also helps keep your drink cold so don't skip this step!
Pro Tip #2
If you don't have cocktail tools, try a shot glass in place of a jigger, and a mason jar in place of a cocktail shaker. You can strain the liquid through a slotted spoon or a mesh strainer or a colander.
- Step 3: Seal and shake the shaker until chilled then strain into chilled glass.
- Step 4: Top up the glass with chilled champagne.
- Step 5: Garnish with a twisted orange peel and enjoy responsibly!
Pro Tip #3
To make the garnish, cut off a strip of orange peel about ½ an inch wide and at least three inches long. Wrap it around a straw or pencil in a corkscrew shape then hold it in place for about 30 seconds. Now it's ready to use!
Frequently Asked Questions
Shake up four ounces of gin, two ounce of orange liqueur, and four ounces of simple syrup over ice strain the liquid out evenly between four chilled glasses. Top up each glass with champagne and garnish with twists of orange. Serves four.
How to Serve
This sparkling gin cocktail is best when chilled so it should be enjoyed as soon as possible. Serve in coupe glasses or martini glasses or champagne flutes for full presentation points.
For a New Year's Eve party, I recommend pairing it with light bites like turkey burger sliders, baked brie with praline sauce, a simple cheese board, massaged kale salad, and Nigerian meat pies!
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📖 Recipe
The Best Champagne Martini
Equipment
- 1 coupe glass or martini glass or champagne flute
- 1 jigger or shot glass
- 1 Cocktail Shaker or mason jar
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- champagne chilled
- 1 orange optional garnish
Instructions
- Place coupe glass into refrigerator or freezer to chill.
- Make the orange peel garnish (optional): Cut off a strip of orange peel about ½ inch wide and at least three inches long. Wrap the peel around a straw or pencil in a corkscrew shape and hold for about 30 seconds then slide the peel off and set aside.
- Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice then pour in gin, simple syrup, and orange liqueur.
- Cover the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until chilled to the touch (about eight seconds).
- Strain liquid into chilled glass then top up with champagne and add orange garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!
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