Sour, sweet, and bubbly, this Canned Champagne Cocktail will make you feel like a dazzling flapper girl in the roaring 20s!
Inspired by the classic “sidecar” cocktail, you serve it fancy schmancy in a coup glass or a champagne can for a more laid-back vibe. Either way, it’ll delight your palate with its tangy and effervescent flavor.
I’ve always been a fan of sour cocktails. From our Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail to our Unicorn Gin Cocktail and now, this canned champagne cocktail! The combination of citrus and alcohol is just too good to resist. It’s basically our take on the sidecar cocktail from the 1920s. But what makes a traditional sidecar different from a champagne sidecar? Instead of using brandy or cognac as the base spirit, we’re swapping it out for—you guessed it—champagne. This adds a lightness and bubbly element to the cocktail, making it perfect for celebrations or a fancy night in.
Making it? Oh girrrrl, it’s as simple as pouring a few ingredients into a glass and stirring. Ya think you can handle that? Don’t forget to raise your pinky finger while doing it!
- Brandy: Choose your favorite kind of brandy! To keep things traditional, we used cognac.
- Cointreau: This orange-flavored liqueur adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the tartness of the lemon juice.
- Simple syrup: A simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, boiled until the sugar dissolves. It’s an essential ingredient in many classic cocktails!
- Fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is always best in cocktails. The tangy flavor adds a refreshing element to the drink.
- Champagne: The headliner! Choose any type of champagne you prefer, whether it’s brut, extra dry, or even a rosé.
What is a good Cointreau substitute?
If you don’t have Cointreau, you can substitute it with triple sec. Just know that triple sec has a lower alcohol content and is generally sweeter than Cointreau.
Fun Ingredients for Serving
We LOVE serving this canned champagne cocktail with a lemon twist and frozen cranberries for a festive touch. You can also rim the glass with sugar or top it off with a sprig of fresh rosemary. Honestly, it’s hard to go wrong with this drink, so get creative and have fun with how you garnish it!
Here’s a Tip!
If you are making a canned cocktail, pour out or drink 2-4 oz. of champagne and then add the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the can. Gently stir and top with ice, if needed.
This canned champagne cocktail recipe can be made in a “fancy” coup glass or served in a can with the top taken off. The coup glass is perfect for a special occasion or fancy get-together, while the can option is great for a laid-back gathering with friends. You do you!
If you find yourself with leftover canned champagne cocktail mix, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, give it a good shake and pour over ice or into a coup glass. Cheers!
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Pour the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a tall glass. Add ice and gently stir the ingredients together.
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Pour into a chilled glass without ice.
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Top with champagne and enjoy.
- If you are making a canned cocktail, pour out or drink 2-4 oz. of champagne and then add the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the can.
- Gently stir and top with ice, if needed. If you don’t have Cointreau, you can substitute it with triple sec.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
