I thought I'd share with y'all what I'll be sipping on this New Year's Eve a little early in case you want to test drive it during Christmas break. This whiskey champagne cocktail has a surprising little flavor twist but is as easy to make as one, two three. Seriously. The result is pretty but potent--and perfect for a party. Or for sipping on your couch on a Thursday night. This is a judgement-free zone, love. Whiskey is typically thought of a man's drink but please don't shy away from this one, ladies!
If you love whiskey cocktails, try these too:
Whiskey Champagne Cocktail Ingredients
The beauty of this recipe truly lies in its simplicity. Just three ingredients:
- Dry Champagne
- Raspberry Liqueur (My personal favorite is Chambord.)
- Whiskey (Just use your favorite for sipping!)
While this isn't an entirely new type of cocktail, I first combined whiskey and champagne on a whim last New Year's Eve and fell in love. Since then, I've played with different elements like bitters, lemonade, etc. and landed on the version you see here. The result is perfect, in my opinion, but this whiskey champagne cocktail is not for the faint of heart. It's beyond lit (hence the name "three lit") and will get you there pretty quick! That's because there's no mixer or ice diluting the three boozy ingredients in it, which are whiskey (I used Johnnie Walker Black blended scotch here but also love Uncle Nearest 1856 in this cocktail. Here are other options), dry champagne, and a splash of raspberry liqueur--Chambord, specifically.
A lot of whiskey champagne cocktails are made with bourbon, which is also a great combo. If that sounds good to you, too, this bubbly bourbon cocktail is another recipe you might want to check out! As y'all might know, whiskey is my liquor of choice. If you run into me out at a bar, I'm likely sipping it neat, with club soda or, if I'm feeling something fruity, a splash of Chambord.
Aside from the bottle being gorgeous, Chambord pairs well with whiskey. It pairs well with champagne, too, so I thought, why not all three? The result looks almost identical to the blushing bride cocktails I made for a couple of bridal showers earlier this year but the taste is completely different--no floral notes here. If you want to be a little extra (why not?), throw in a couple of fresh raspberries for instant fanciness.
Last thing: are y'all whiskey fans or no? Let me know in the comments below AND, if not, tell me what kind of spirits you want to see me work with. I'd love to create more of exactly what you're looking for. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
P.S. more champagne cocktails you should try:
How to Make a Whiskey Champagne Cocktail
Strong, bubbly, and slightly fruity three-part cocktail
- 3 ounces whiskey
- 2 ounces raspberry liqueur
- dry champagne chilled
Divide whiskey between two champagne flutes (1 ½ ounce in each).
Add an ounce of raspberry liqueur to each flute.
Top up with champagne and serve.
Recipe Video
Feed Me Seymore says
I love a fancy cocktail! Would love to share in my Next post. Will definitely tag.
Marco says
I tried this drink out for fun and really enjoyed it. I swapped out your whiskey for another i had at home as well as a different champange but the result was delicious. A bit on the strong and sweet side for some, simply cut the ratio of chambord and whiskey and top up with more champangne. This is a wonderful drink for special occasions or and could even be paired well with desserts.
Jazz says
Glad you enjoyed, Marco. Cheers!
Marta says
This made our New Year's Eve celebration so "lively." LOL! I'm not a fan of whiskey, but my hubby is. Champagne and Chambord are my favorites, so I figured this cocktail was meant for us. We enjoyed it so much, we made it again for brunch the next day.
Nija says
Wow, I’ve never thought to mix whiskey and champagne but this Three lit Whiskey & Champagne is the best thing to happen to our friday evening in a minute. We are obsessed!
Crystal says
This was sooooo good! Added some frozen raspberries too. I may make this for Galentines brunch!
Lilly says
The flavor combination is insanely good! I've never thought to mix champagne and whiskey together! And the raspberry just brings it all together! Thanks for the great recipe
Robin says
It never occurred to me to combine champagne and whiskey, but the outcome was surprisingly tasty.
Kate says
My husband and I tried this drink over the weekend and it was amazing! The whiskey-champagne combination is perfect! Happy I came across this recipe.
Keiristin says
I have a friend who LOVES Whiskey. I’ll make this for our next ladies brunch!
Kaluhi says
I included this in my brunch spread and me and my girlies really loved this drink!
Jessica says
I actually made these for our New Years Eve spread and just now getting around to leaving a review. The whiskey and champagne combo was just PERFECT. I followed the exact recipe and used Chambord and everyone (even the no whiskey drinkers) LOVED it. Will be making these again for Galentines!
Stephanie says
This was such a refreshing and tasty drink. The raspberries gave it a wonderfully tart finish. Perfect for celebrating another year and I can't wait to toast with this on Valentine's day.