26 drinks19 cocktails7 mocktails42 flavor profiles20 food pairings
Best starting points
| Drink | Flavor | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellini | 238 | 13.4 | FruitPeach | Celebration drink |
| 2 | Chicago Fizz | 146 | 11.2 | SweetSugar | Celebration drink |
| 3 | Gin Fizz | 151 | 18.6 | CitrusSugar | Celebration drink |
| 4 | Imperial Fizz | 160 | 19.0 | VanillaSugar | Celebration drink |
| 5 | Japanese Fizz | 165 | 13.6 | SweetSugar | Celebration drink |
| 6 | Lady Love Fizz | 185 | 14.5 | CitrusSugar | Celebration drink |
| 7 | Lemon Elderflower Spritzer | 140 | 9.8 | FloralLemon | Celebration drink |
| 8 | Ramos Gin Fizz | 408 | 9.2 | CitrusSugar | Celebration drink |
| 9 | Royal Fizz | 248 | 5.7 | ColaSparkling | Celebration drink |
| 10 | Royal Gin Fizz | 223 | 13.7 | CitrusSugar | Celebration drink |
| 11 | Silver Stallion Fizz | 197 | 17.4 | SparklingCream | Celebration drink |
| 12 | Spritz | 142 | 14.3 | SparklingAperitif | Celebration drink |
| 13 | Spritzer Highball | 73 | 7.5 | SparklingCitrus | Celebration drink |
| 14 | Apple Cider Spritzer | 44 | — | AppleSparkling | Alcohol-free |
| 15 | Blueberry Lemon Spritzer | 103 | — | SparklingBlueberry | Alcohol-free |
Refine these drinks
Cocktails
- BelliniCelebration drinkFruitPeachSweet
- Chicago FizzCelebration drinkSweetSugarSparkling
- Gin FizzCelebration drinkCitrusSugarSparkling
- Imperial FizzCelebration drinkVanillaSugarSparkling
- Japanese FizzCelebration drinkSweetSugarSparkling
- Lady Love FizzCelebration drinkCitrusSugarSparkling
- Lemon Elderflower SpritzerCelebration drinkFloralLemonSparkling
- Ramos Gin FizzCelebration drinkCitrusSugarLemon
- Royal FizzCelebration drinkColaSparklingSweet
- Royal Gin FizzCelebration drinkCitrusSugarSparkling
Mocktails
- Apple Cider SpritzerAlcohol-freeAppleSparklingSpice
- Blueberry Lemon SpritzerAlcohol-freeSparklingBlueberryCitrus
- Cranberry Orange SpritzerAlcohol-freeTartOrangeSparkling
- Grapefruit SpritzerAlcohol-freeGrapefruitCitrusBitter
- Lemon FizzAlcohol-freeLemonCitrusTart
- Lemonade SpritzerAlcohol-freeCitrusSparklingMineral
Beer styles
Wine styles
- ChampagneWine styleThe principal sparkling wine choice for celebrations.
- ProseccoWine styleAccessible sparkling wine for all celebration sizes.
- Sparkling RoseWine styleFestive pink sparkling, popular for celebration occasions.
- CavaWine styleGood-value sparkling wine for larger group celebrations.
- CremantWine styleFrench sparkling wine, an elegant alternative for celebrations.
Build with
- VodkaSpiritVersatile base for crowd-friendly celebration cocktails.
- GinSpiritUsed in a range of easy celebration cocktails.
- Light RumSpiritBase for Daiquiris, Mojitos and other celebration-friendly serves.
- Triple SecLiqueurOrange modifier used in Margaritas and party punches.
- Elderflower LiqueurLiqueurFloral and light, popular in celebration spritz drinks.
Preferences
Food & flavor
- SparklingFlavorBubbles are closely associated with celebration drinks.
- CitrusFlavorBright citrus profiles are common in celebration cocktails.
- SweetFlavorSweet flavour profiles match the mood of celebration occasions.
- Cheese BoardFood pairingSharing cheese boards pair well with celebration drinks.
- Small PlatesFood pairingSmall sharing plates suit the celebration format.
Beer styles for Celebration
Wine styles for Celebration
- ChampagneWine styleThe principal sparkling wine choice for celebrations.
- ProseccoWine styleAccessible sparkling wine for all celebration sizes.
- Sparkling RoseWine styleFestive pink sparkling, popular for celebration occasions.
- CavaWine styleGood-value sparkling wine for larger group celebrations.
- CremantWine styleFrench sparkling wine, an elegant alternative for celebrations.
Build Celebration drinks with
- VodkaSpiritVersatile base for crowd-friendly celebration cocktails.
- GinSpiritUsed in a range of easy celebration cocktails.
- Light RumSpiritBase for Daiquiris, Mojitos and other celebration-friendly serves.
- Triple SecLiqueurOrange modifier used in Margaritas and party punches.
- Elderflower LiqueurLiqueurFloral and light, popular in celebration spritz drinks.
Preference paths for Celebration
Food and flavor matches
- SparklingFlavorBubbles are closely associated with celebration drinks.
- CitrusFlavorBright citrus profiles are common in celebration cocktails.
- SweetFlavorSweet flavour profiles match the mood of celebration occasions.
- Cheese BoardFood pairingSharing cheese boards pair well with celebration drinks.
- Small PlatesFood pairingSmall sharing plates suit the celebration format.
What drinks suit celebration?
Festive drinks for birthdays, milestones, announcements and special moments, including sparkling serves, colourful cocktails, punch-style recipes and polished drinks that feel suitable for a toast.
Dietary options
Celebration drinks — common questions
- How many drinks suit celebration?
- There are 26 drinks in the WhatDrink database suited to celebration — including 19 cocktails and 7 mocktails. Browse and filter by drink type above.
- What are the best cocktails for celebration?
- Top cocktail choices for celebration include Bellini, Chicago Fizz, Gin Fizz. The full ranked list above shows options ordered by how well they match the occasion.
- How are drinks ranked for celebration?
- Drinks are ranked for celebration based on flavor profile, strength, drink type and typical serving context. Alcohol-free options are clearly labelled.
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Occasion suggestions are approximate and based on recipe flavour profile, ingredients and typical serving context. Actual suitability can vary by personal preference and preparation.