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Raspberry Vodka Champagne Cocktail

Here is a Raspberry Vodka Champagne Cocktail that’s fruity, tart and bubbly with just the right amount of sweetness. Give any occasion a celebratory vibe — or make it for the loved one’s in your life on Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day!

vodka champagne cocktail in glass garnished with raspberries on gold skewer

Why you’ll love champagne with vodka

Bright and sweet! A little dry, a little sweet and a whole lot of bubbly, this champagne cocktail with vodka is crisp, light and refreshing. If you want even more effervescence, top it off with a splash of club soda.

Colorful and creative! A few fresh berries go a long way and grenadine contributes to that beautiful red color. Give it your own spin by swapping out the raspberries for fresh diced strawberries or extra maraschino cherries.

Perfect for V-Day! Whether you are celebrating with your girlfriends on Galentine’s Day or with your significant other on Valentine’s Day, this pretty-in-pink cocktail gives a special pop to the season. The recipe card below makes one cocktail, so be sure to multiply by 2, 3 or 4 to really make the night special.

champagne with vodka cocktail in glass garnished with raspberries on gold skewer

Ingredients

Nothing pairs with champagne and vodka more than sweet-tart berries to compliment those strong, dry, crisp flavors. We will need:

  • Raspberries
  • Vodka
  • Grenadine
  • Simple syrup
  • Champagne

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Ingredient substitutions and notes:

  • Berries: Swap out the raspberries for anything red – like strawberries or even maraschino cherries! If using strawberries, add a 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice to give it some lift and brightness.
  • Vodka: Use your favorite brand of vodka, like Tito’s, Absolut or Ketel One.
  • Champagne: Splurge on a bottle of your favorite champagne – or any type of sparkling wine like Prosecco! Rose champagne further deepens that pink hue.

How to make

A good muddler and fresh berries will make all the difference when making this cocktail at home. Here’s how I like to do it:

four step grid making raspberry vodka champagne cocktail

Muddle raspberries: Add whole raspberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle together until the raspberries have released their juices. Add in the vodka, grenadine and simple syrup and shake together.

Top with bubbly: Pour contents into a cocktail glass through a fine mesh strainer. Fill the glass ⅔ with ice and top the remaining glass with champagne. 

Enjoy!: Garnish with a cocktail pick filled with raspberries.

Serving suggestions

Anything that feels cute for Valentine’s Day just makes my heart spin — and this one will outshine all the rest. Serve these up in any style, such as:

champagne with vodka cocktail in glass garnished with raspberries on gold skewer

Recipe tips & notes:

  • Shop for super fresh raspberries. The freshest berries will be plump, vibrantly red and glossy. Avoid mushy, moldy or bruised berries.
  • Invest in a muddler. If you are akin to making cocktails with muddled fruit or herbs, a sturdy muddler makes a great addition to your bar cart.
  • Pick up a ‘personal popper’! Since champagne goes flat rather quickly, avoid wasting a whole bottle by picking up a few of those smaller (187 ml / 6.3 oz) champagne bottles, also known as a Champagne Split.
  • Rim half the glass with superfine sugar. Totally optional, but I find it adds a nice sparkle and brings out the berries natural tart flavor.

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vodka champagne cocktail in glass garnished with raspberries on gold skewer

Raspberry Vodka Champagne Cocktail

  • Author: Elizabeth Van Lierde
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Cocktail Shaker
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Here is a Raspberry Vodka Champagne Cocktail that’s fruity, tart and bubbly with just the right amount of sweetness. Give any occasion a celebratory vibe — or make it for the loved one’s in your life on Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day!


Ingredients

Scale

45 whole raspberries, plus extra for garnish

2 oz vodka

1/2 oz grenadine

1/2 oz simple syrup, optional (add in if you like sweet cocktails!)

Champagne


Instructions

Muddle raspberries: Add whole raspberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle together until the raspberries have released their juices. Add in the vodka, grenadine and simple syrup and shake together.

Top with bubbly: Pour contents into a cocktail glass through a fine mesh strainer. Fill the glass ⅔ with ice and top the remaining glass with champagne. 

Enjoy!: Garnish with a cocktail pick filled with raspberries.

Sweetness: If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side (my friends do!) I do a combo of simple syrup and grenadine. If you don’t like as much sweetness leave out the simple syrup.


Notes

Nutrition info contains 4 oz champagne (amounts will vary).

Keywords: Valentine's Day, fruit, bubbly

1 Comment

  1. Ava
    February 9, 2023 / 12:17 am

    Sounds delicious! Will you please share how you get those perfect little nuggets of ice?

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