Guide

Cocktails Made With Champagne — Ranked by Recipe Quality

Champagne appears in 15 cocktails in WhatDrink data. Top picks: Absolutely Fabulous, Bellini, Bucks Fizz.

Champagne adds a specific quality to cocktails — whether as a base spirit, a modifier, or an accent. The drinks here use it as a meaningful component, not just a trace addition, and are ranked by recipe quality from the WhatDrink database.

15Recipes reviewed

15Matching this guide

11.3gMedian sugar

206 kcalMedian calories

13.1%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Absolutely Fabulous	Contains the specified ingredient · 143 kcal	Quick, easy serve
2	Bellini	Contains the specified ingredient · 238 kcal	Quick, easy serve
3	Bucks Fizz	Contains the specified ingredient · 126 kcal	Quick, easy serve
4	Death in the Afternoon	Contains the specified ingredient · 348 kcal	Quick, easy serve
5	French 75	Contains the specified ingredient · 244 kcal	Any occasion
6	Girl From Ipanema	Contains the specified ingredient · 73 kcal	Any occasion
7	Kir	Contains the specified ingredient · 222 kcal	Quick, easy serve
8	Kir Royale	Contains the specified ingredient · 222 kcal	Quick, easy serve
9	London Special Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 99 kcal	Quick, easy serve
10	Mimosa	Contains the specified ingredient · 126 kcal	Quick, easy serve
11	Spice 75	Contains the specified ingredient · 190 kcal	Any occasion
12	The Old Cuban	Contains the specified ingredient · 309 kcal	Any occasion
13	Arise My Love	Contains the specified ingredient	Quick, easy serve
14	Champagne Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient	Any occasion
15	Prohibition Punch	Contains the specified ingredient	Any occasion

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Death in the Afternoon

0.9g estimated sugar

~348 kcal · 0.9g sugar

Lowest calories

Girl From Ipanema

~73 kcal estimated

~73 kcal · 3.4g sugar

Simplest recipe

Arise My Love

2 ingredients

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

Good fit if:

You want drinks where this ingredient plays a meaningful role
You want a ranked shortlist rather than a generic search result
You want recipe quality context alongside the ingredient

Poor fit if:

You want drinks where this ingredient only appears as a garnish or trace
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You need exact bar-specific values — these are data estimates

Frequently asked questions

What is Champagne?: Champagne is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
What does Champagne taste like?: The flavor of Champagne depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
What cocktails use Champagne?: This page lists 15 cocktails that include Champagne as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
How much Champagne do cocktails typically use?: Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
Can I substitute Champagne with something else?: It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
How many cocktails with Champagne are on this page?: There are 15 cocktails featuring Champagne in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
Can I make these cocktails at home?: Most cocktails using Champagne require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.

Data confidence

This guide uses WhatDrink recipe data and normalized tags. Nutrition, ABV, standard drinks, ingredients, brands, bartender pours, garnish, and serving size can vary.