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Cheryl MalikPosted: 07/17/15Updated: 12/09/20

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This champagne margarita is perfectly sweet and perfectly sour, stout but so easy to drink (dangerously so!), with just the right amount of fizz. Make a huge batch of these champagne margaritasat your next get-together and you’ll become everybody’s new best friend.Champagne Margarita Recipe (2)I got myself a push present.

Beforehand, I thought push presents were a little strange, because.. isn’t the baby the push present? Like, all I care about is meeting little Leo (did I tell you we named him? We named him!) and if O gave me a pair of earrings at the same time I probablywouldn’t even remember I owned them for another six months. Or so I hear.. about newborns and, you know, their requirements.

Champagne Margarita Recipe (3)Champagne Margarita Recipe (4)But anyway, I changed my mind when O and I were on our babymoon, a four-day cruise out of New Orleans, really laid-back, yes? Well, they of course had the duty-free liquor store on board with incredible deals on certain bottles, and I spotted a 1L bottle of Patron Reposado..

Champagne Margarita Recipe (5)I’m a tequila-lover. By far and away, thebest liquor, in my estimation, is tequila, because whiskey tastes hollow, like there’s something wrong with it, and vodka tastes like it should be cleaning the scrape on my knee, and gin–don’t even get me started on gin–tastes like Christmas but in a really bad way, and rum tastes silly like cheap booze cruises and what even else is there? I’m talking about the bar basics, because if you throw St. Germain into the mix, of course all bets are off, but tequila, now.. tequila. Tequila’s a different story, mama, and it’s the only liquor I can drink on the rocks (and actually enjoy–did I sip bourbon on the rocks to impress boys in the past? Yes. Am I glad those days are over? Double-yes.), so I had to make O buy me that big ol’ bottle of my favorite Patron (with our joint bank account, naturally) and refer to it as my push present. It’s even on the hospital bag list.. Well, OK, maybe not, but a bottle of champagne is!

Champagne Margarita Recipe (6)Combine my love of tequila with my horse-like obsession with salt and my hankering for bold flavor in pretty much everything, and an adoration of margaritas follows naturally. Yet a year or so back, I had a champagne margarita at a local restaurant, and loved the bit of lightness and bubbly that the champagne topper added. And yet, nearlya year or so back (nearly! Seems like, at least.. 8 months!), I got pregnant, and while I drink a bit of wine here and there, tequila doesn’t quite make the cut for me, so I’ve been jonesing for a recreation of the champagne margarita for a long,long time.

Champagne Margarita Recipe (7)So I figured a batch would be perfect for Father’s Day, since my dad feels just as strongly about tequila and margaritas and champagne margaritas as I do, and he’s unabashedly, annoyingly honest (which is horrible for the self-esteem of a teenage girl but excellent for recipe development!). I took a classic margarita and simply topped ‘er off with bubbly, and they were perfect. I had a little sip, of course, and I can freely validate these claims.

The champagne just barely cuts through the acidity of the margarita without adding any extra sweetness and adds a subtlecarbonation that lightens the mouthfeel perfectly.They’re so, so easy to make and more elegant than the average ‘rita, and I think you will just love lovelove them. And if you don’t, you’re a super weirdo and please gimme.

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

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5 from 2 votes

Champagne Margarita

Prep:1 minute minute

Total:1 minute minute

A perfectly balanced margarita--not too much sweet, not too much sour--with a bubbly champagne topper.

2 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 ounce simple syrup , recipe follows
  • 1/2-1 tsp orange liqueur
  • Dry champagne or sparkling wine , to top
  • Fresh lime juice , to rim
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt , to rim
  • 5 Ice cubes
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Make simple syrup: combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, up to one month.

  • To make a champagne margarita: Prepare your glass. Pour fresh lime juice in a shallow bowl or plate that's just large enough to dip your margarita glass in and pour a layer of kosher salt in another shallow bowl or plate. Dip rim of glass in lime juice then in kosher salt, then add ice. Combine tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur in a co*cktail shaker with plenty of ice and shake vigorously. Pour over ice into prepared glass and top with champagne--about 2-4 tablespoons will do it, but it's totally up to your own taste!

Notes

Pour over ice into prepared glass and top with champagne.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2g, Calories: 501kcal, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 33mg, Total Carbs: 104g, Sugar: 101g, Net Carbs: 104g, Vitamin C: 13mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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In addition to being a certified health coach, certified yoga instructor, and mom of 3, Cheryl is also the recipe developer, editor-in-chief, food photographer, and passionate foodie behind 40 Aprons. Having spent the last 10+ years as a food blogger, she's become known for her flavorful recipes, detailed instructions, gorgeous photography, and down-to-earth approach to food and cooking in general.

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  1. Champagne Margarita Recipe (13)Chris says

    These are amazing!!!Champagne Margarita Recipe (14)

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  2. Champagne Margarita Recipe (15)Mitch says

    Always enjoyed margarita myself and this is just perfect. Thanks for sharing.Champagne Margarita Recipe (16)

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  3. Champagne Margarita Recipe (17)mira says

    Love this margarita, just perfect! (My sister is joking that Patron is only for shots, not mixed drinks, but I always use it for margaritas !) And love the name you picked for your baby!

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  4. Champagne Margarita Recipe (18)Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    This looks soooo delicious! Loving that sparkle in there 🙂

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  5. Champagne Margarita Recipe (19)Sam ~ it doesn't taste like chicken says

    Awwwwww baby Leo!!!! I am so excited to meet him Cheryl! ♥♥♥

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Champagne Margarita Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a champagne co*cktail made of? ›

Chances are high that you have everything you need to mix one: sparkling wine, Angostura bitters, sugar and a lemon twist. Using those straightforward ingredients, follow the directions of bartender, consultant and educator Jacques Bezuidenhout, who provides this recipe.

What is the secret ingredient in margaritas? ›

The secret to the perfect margarita, we discovered, is to skip Cointreau/orange liqueur altogether and replace it with freshly squeezed orange juice. The difference is remarkable.

What alcohol can you mix with champagne? ›

Five of the Best Spirits you can Mix with Champagne
  • Vodka. One of the most popular spirits that is added to Champagne co*cktails with popular options including Blue Champagne, Aqua Marina and Liberty Blue Champagne – There is even a co*cktail named James Bond!
  • Cognac. ...
  • Brandy. ...
  • Gin. ...
  • Rum.
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What is sparkling margarita made of? ›

Add tequila, lime, and agave nectar. Shake well. Prepare a stemless glass by rimming the edge with lime, turn the glass upside down to dip and twist in a plate of salt. Add ice cubes to the glass, strain mixture from shaker, and top with sparkling wine as desired.

What is the difference between champagne and a Champagne co*cktail? ›

A champagne co*cktail is an alcoholic co*cktail made with sugar, Angostura bitters, Champagne, brandy, and a maraschino cherry as a garnish. It is one of the IBA official co*cktails. Other variations include Grenadine, Orange bitters, Cognac (substitute of brandy) or Sparkling wine (substitute for champagne).

What is a Champagne co*cktail glass called? ›

The two most common forms are the flute and coupe, both stemmed; holding the glass by the stem prevents warming the drink. Champagne can also be drunk from a normal wine glass, which allows better appreciation of the flavor, at the expense of accentuating the bubbles less.

What is a dirty margarita made of? ›

Combine tequila, olive juice, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass over ice cubes. Garnish with olives and onions.

What is in a skinny girl margarita? ›

Ice , Lime Juice , Tequila , Triple Sec , Salt . Free from Does Not Contain Declaration Obligatory Allergens.

What is a substitute for triple sec in a margarita? ›

If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau. For a non-alcoholic substitute you can add fresh orange juice, or agave nectar/simple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness.

What is the most popular Champagne co*cktail? ›

The mimosa, of course. With just two ingredients, this effervescent co*cktail has been enjoyed for around 100 years and its popularity shows no signs of waning. Pro tip: If you are using higher-end Champagne, keep the orange juice to about two ounces to retain the wine's original flavor.

Is prosecco the same as Champagne? ›

Wine can only be called Champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne, France, whereas Prosecco is a sparkling wine mostly made in the Veneto region, Italy. Therefore, the simple difference is Champagne growers consider Champagne a “wine of place” that cannot be reproduced anywhere else in the world.

What does Champagne not pair well with? ›

Pro Tip: While Champagnes are great with pasta or risotto in a cream sauce, most sparkling wines do not pair well with heavy tomato sauces.

What is a fuzzy margarita? ›

fuzzy peach margarita. Like candy in a cup, enjoy this sweet Peach Margarita, a blend of tequila, Triple Sec and fresh peaches.

What is a Cadillac margarita made of? ›

What Is a Cadillac Margarita? Again, there's not one spec, but the Cadillac is generally a richer, more opulent version of the classic Margarita (blanco tequila and lime juice, sweetened with orange liqueur and/or agave syrup).

What is Jose Cuervo sparkling margarita? ›

About this product. New Jose Cuervo Sparkling Margarita has been crafted with care and tradition to be delicious, and perfect for sharing. Expertly mixed, with authentic Jose Cuervo and the flavours of zesty natural lime and triple sec, it has a lightly sparkling twist for extra refreshment and a clean dry finish.

What are the ingredients in Champagne? ›

Champagne is made from only three grapes: pinot and meunier, both black, and chardonnay, white. Characteristic of champagne is a crisp, flinty taste, sometimes ascribed to the chalky soil. A small amount made from green grapes only is called blanc des blancs.

What is made in the Champagne method? ›

  1. Vine cultivation and grape harvests. ...
  2. Pressing and settling. ...
  3. Fermentation.
  4. Two fermentation phases ' alcoholic involving yeast and malolactic involving bacteria ' serve to generate the flavors and style of each champagne variety.
  5. Blending. ...
  6. Second fermentation. ...
  7. Maturation, ageing and riddling. ...
  8. Disgorgement and dosage.

What is a Champagne co*cktail brandy cloaked? ›

Method. Pop a sugar cube into each of the 6 old-fashioned Champagne glasses. Add a few drops of angostura bitters to each cube, then top with a splash of brandy. If you like, use a zester or speed peeler to peel thin strips of orange peel and add a couple to each glass.

What makes Champagne alcoholic? ›

The primary fermentation converts the juice from the grapes to still wine, and then in the secondary fermentation, sparkling wine is made by a fermentation process that combines sugar and yeast to produce alcohol and CO2.

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