5 Sparkling Cocktails That Will Make You the Host with the Most
To-Die-For Bubbly Cocktail Recipes
There’s nothing like a signature cocktail to start a party off right. Why not add some sparkle to the night by mixing up a few bubbly cocktails?
Here are a few tried and tested, show-stopping cocktails that will have your guests raving for weeks about your party.
Let’s kick things off with a cocktail that Shea shared with us LIVE in the Great Estates Okanagan Virtual Tasting Room (via our Facebook page). It’s called the Cranberry Fizz and it’s a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and sparkly.
Cranberry Fizz
Ingredients (serves 6):
1 cup frozen cranberries
3.5 tablespoons of honey
1 cup coconut water
1 bottle of Steller’s Jay Mountain Jay Brut (or, take it up a notch with Steller’s Jay Pinnacle available at the winery)
Method:
Blend cranberries, honey and coconut water on high until smooth.
Pour into a sugar-rimmed glass
Top with Steller’s Jay Mountain Jay Brut or Steller’s Jay Pinnacle
Take your presentation over the top by garnishing with candied cranberries
The Grinch
Is it just us or does the Grinch get a bad wrap at this time of year? After all, he was transformed at the end of the book! This cocktail is just like the Grinch - despite its green colour, it’s nothing but goodness inside. Your guests’ hearts will grow three sizes with love for you after you serve them one of these.
Ingredients (serves 1):
2 ounces of Bols Melon or Midori Liqueur
A splash of Blue Curaçao or Bols Blue
3 ounces of pineapple juice
3 ounces of Steller’s Jay Mountain Jay Brut
Method:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the melon liqueur, Blue Curaçao, and pineapple juice.
Shake. Shake. Shake.
Strain into a flute glass and top with Steller’s Jay Mountain Jay Brut
Garnish with a small melon ball (optional)
Sparkling Moscow Mule
You think it’s cold here? Try being in Russia right now. Instead, why not just serve up a Russian inspired cocktail. Mules are super popular right now so why not add a little sparkle to this classic?
Ingredients (serves 1):
juice of 1 lime
1 ounce of vodka
1 ounce of simple syrup
3 ounces of ginger beer
3 1/2 ounces Steller’s Jay Mountain Jay Brut
Method:
Chill your copper Moscow Mule cup with a few ice cubes.
Pour lime juice, vodka, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
Shake. Shake. Shake.
Pour over ice in your chilled cup.
Add ginger beer and Steller’s Jay Mountain Jay Brut.
Garnish with a lime wedge.
Sparkling Sangria
Your guests have never had sangria like this so prepare for some accolades and demands for the recipe. Feel free to get creative with the berry and fruit mix - add whatever you love.
Ingredients (makes a pitcher):
1 cup blended frozen berries
2 cups of cut oranges, strawberries, and blueberries
1/4 cup orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
2 cups fruit juice or sparkling water
1 bottle of Steller’s Jay Sparkling Shiraz ← This is the secret
Method:
One hour before guests arrive, combine blended berries, fruit, fruit juice, and orange liqueur in a large pitcher.
Refrigerate.
Just before guests arrive, add the bottle of Steller’s Jay Sparkling Shiraz.
Serve in tumblers over ice.
Christmas Morning Mimosa
Christmas morning is so much more civilized when you can welcome it with a mimosa. All of the adults will thank you for this one!
Ingredients (serves 1):
2 ounces of pomegranate juice
1 ounce of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
3 1/2 ounces of Steller’s Jay Sparkling Rosé
Fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, lemon, pomegranate seeds, or raspberries) for garnish (optional)
Method:
Shake juices in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Strain into a glass.
Top with Steller’s Jay Sparkling Rosé.
Garnish with fruit.
These bubbly cocktails are sure to add to the sparkle of the season. We hope they make your parties shine. Please enjoy responsibly.
Photo Credit (all images): Colony Digital