Sparkling Champagne Margarita
Sparkling Champagne Margarita takes a classic margarita and adds a champagne twist making it perfect for special celebrations like New Year's or birthdays.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tequila
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce Triple Sec
- Champagne enough to fill the glass (about ¼ cup)
homemade margarita mix
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp of lime zest
Instructions
On the Rocks
- Add the salt/sugar mixture to the rim of the glass.
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, and Triple Sec.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top with champagne and serve immediately.
Shaken
- Add the salt/sugar mixture to the rim of the glass.
- Fill a cocktail shaker (or glass jar) with ice.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
- Shake until chilled-- about 30 seconds.
- Strain the shaker into the champagne flute.
- Top with champagne and serve immediately.
Notes
I like to rim my glass with a homemade margarita mix.
Combine ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of lime zest. Before making your drink, dip the rim of the glass in water or lime juice followed by margarita mix. Continue as instructed.
This recipe is also delicious with vodka if you don’t have any tequila on hand.
If you don’t have Triple Sec, you can substitute freshly squeezed orange juice.
I recommend using an inexpensive Prosecco, like La Marca, in this recipe. Try to avoid any bubbly that would be too sweet (Dulce) or too dry (Extra Brut).
I do not recommend making these in advance as the champagne will start to flatten immediately once opened.