This Golden Champagne Cocktail is a simple yet stunning drink that instantly feels special.
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Light and refreshing, it’s perfect for celebrations, brunch, or a New Year’s Eve party.
Best of all, it comes together in just a few minutes with minimal ingredients.
Table of Contents
🍾 Ingredients
- Honey
- Gold sanding sugar
- Maraschino cherry
- Triple Sec (or orange liqueur)
- Champagne or sparkling white wine (Brut works best)
- Gold edible sparkle dust
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add a small amount of honey to a shallow plate. Dip the rim of a champagne flute into the honey to lightly coat it.
- Place the gold sanding sugar on another small plate and dip the honey-coated rim into the sugar until fully covered.
- Drop a maraschino cherry into the bottom of the glass. If you like a hint of sweetness, add a splash of the cherry juice as well.
- Pour in the Triple Sec, then sprinkle a small pinch of edible gold sparkle dust into the glass.
- Slowly fill the flute with champagne or sparkling wine to preserve the bubbles.
- Finish with an extra light sprinkle of edible dust on top and serve immediately.
🎉 Making It For A Party
This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh and should not be stored once assembled. If prepping ahead, you can rim the glasses and keep them upright in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. Add the liquid ingredients only when ready to serve for the best sparkle and fizz.
🙋🏻♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A Brut or dry sparkling wine balances the sweetness of the honey and Triple Sec nicely.
Yes, maraschino cherry juice works well as an alternative for rimming the glass.
As long as it’s labeled edible, it’s completely safe and made specifically for food and drinks.
Absolutely. Rim multiple glasses in advance and assemble each cocktail right before serving.
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This Golden Champagne Cocktail is proof that a few small touches can turn a simple drink into something unforgettable. The shimmer, bubbles, and citrus notes make it feel festive without being complicated. Whether you’re hosting or treating yourself, this cocktail is always a showstopper. 🍾✨
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Golden Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Gold Sanding Sugar as needed
- 1 Maraschino Cherry
- ½ oz. Triple Sec or orange liquor
- 5 oz Champagne Brut/Sparkling white
- Gold Edible Sparkle Dust as needed
Instructions
- Add a little honey to a small plate and dip the champagne flute into the honey.
- In a separate small dish, add the gold sanding sugar and dip the glass into it until the rim is covered.
- Add a cherry (can also add a little of the cherry juice as well) and the Triple Sec.
- Sprinkle in some of the edible sparkle dust.
- Fill the rest of the flute with the champagne or sparkling wine.
- Top with more edible dust to your liking and enjoy.
Notes
A Brut or dry sparkling wine balances the sweetness of the honey and Triple Sec nicely.
Can I make this without honey?
Yes, maraschino cherry juice works well as an alternative for rimming the glass.
Is edible gold dust safe to use?
As long as it’s labeled edible, it’s completely safe and made specifically for food and drinks.
Can I make this for a crowd?
Absolutely. Rim multiple glasses in advance and assemble each cocktail right before serving.
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