Champagne Cup is a refined sparkling cocktail that combines brandy, triple sec, and curacao with carbonated water and powdered sugar, delivering a balanced, celebratory drink with citrus and subtle sweetness.
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Use Large Glass Pitcher.
Fill pitcher with cubes of ice.
Add 1 pint of Champagne.
Stir well and decorate with as many fruits as available and also rind of cucumber inserted on each side of pitcher.
Top with small bunch of mint sprigs.
Serve in 5 oz.
claret glass.
Mix the brandy, triple sec, and curacao with powdered sugar in advance, then add carbonated water and ice just before serving to maintain carbonation.
Both are orange liqueurs, but curacao has a distinct orange peel flavor and slightly different sweetness profile. Using both adds complexity.
This recipe calls for carbonated water, not champagne, keeping it lighter and less alcoholic. You can substitute with dry champagne or prosecco for a premium version.
Serve over ice in a cocktail glass. Pre-chilling the glass and chilling all ingredients before mixing ensures the best temperature.
Yes—multiply all ingredients by the number of servings needed, mix spirits and sugar together, then add carbonated water last just before serving.
