We love toasting with a brink of bubbly, whether it is true champagne, cava, prosecco or other sparkling wine. But have you ever thought of incorporating into a food recipe or a cocktail? We have some festive ideas for you, perfect for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, or anytime you want to pull out all the stops. Celebrate with Champagne!
Champagne Gelée with Raspberries & Pomegranate
Solid champagne? With a little plain gelatin and sugar, champagne or any sparkling wine becomes an adult Jello. Our Champagne Gelée with Raspberries & Pomegranate is perfect for New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day or really any time you want a sophisticated, spirited treat. Get the recipe.
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Champagne and the juniper berry flavors from gin create a festive libation! Get the recipe.
Pineapple Strawberry Prosecco
Looking for a sparkling beverage but don’t want to spend the money on true champagne? No problem! Prosecco is an easy-to-find sparkling wine, is typically much less expensive and actually is perfect in a recipe such as this Pineapple Strawberry Prosecco, where you do not need pricey fine champagne. Get the recipe.
Sea Breeze Mimosa
A classic Sea Breeze cocktail with cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and vodka. And easy and classic way to Celebrate with Champagne! Get the recipe.
Sparkling Rhubarb Cocktail
Rhubarb grows all over our fertile valley and we absolutely love it in savory as well as sweet preparations. It’s tart flavor lends itself to sweetening as well as being used with main-dish cooking.
But how about a spirited beverage? This Sparkling Rhubarb Cocktail is from Clodagh’s Suppers: Suppers to Celebrate the Seasons, a book from prolific Irish author Clodagh McKenna. Get the recipe.
Lobster Pasta with Champagne Cream Sauce
I mean, who doesn’t love a rich, decadent lobster pasta? This recipe takes that basic premise, and than kicks it up a notch with the champagne cream sauce. Can you say “date night in”? Believe me, you will not need to go to a fancy restaurant once you’ve got this recipe in your rolodex. Get the recipe.
Fresh Oysters with Simple Champagne and Blood Orange Mignonette
Champagne mignonette, made either with actual Champagne, or Champagne vinegar, is a classic pairing for oysters. Not the least of which because serving oysters alongside a glass of bubbly is a time honored tradition. This version takes it all up a notch by adding a splash of citrus in the form of a blood orange, which also makes it super pretty! Get the recipe.
Refreshing Citrus Rainbow Sherbet Champagne Mimosa
This rainbow sherbet champagne mimosa is such a pretty drink! It is made with rainbow sherbet, champagne and slices of citrus. You can rustle up a rainbow cocktail recipe quickly and easily. Make this citrus sherbet mimosa for Mother’s Day or a shower and everyone will love it guaranteed! If you are looking for a sherbet champagne punch, this is one to try. Get the recipe.
Cranberry Jello Shots
Cranberry Jello Shots are the perfect party treat for the holiday season. Not only do they look festive and fun with their bright red color, but they also deliver a tasty combination of sweet and tart flavors. Get the recipe.
Cranberry Orange Champagne Punch
Orange Champagne Punch! The gorgeous punch is a must for your holiday table. Refreshing, sparkling and festive! Get the recipe.
Guinness Red Velvet Cocktail
Toast to Valentine’s Day in style with this delicious red velvet cocktail. The simple and unexpected pairing of Guinness and champagne makes for a simply divine concoction that you won’t be able to get enough of! Get the recipe.
Christmas Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More for Even the Most Sensitive of Stomachs
These are our favorite Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Drinks, from spirited cocktails, to no-alcohol mocktails, eggnogs, mulled wine, punches, mimosas, spritzers, champagne drinks, hot cocoa, hot chocolate and more. Read: Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More.
Holiday Recipes That Won’t Make You Bloat
These are our very best Thanksgiving & Christmas Tummy Friendly Main Dishes, from turkey to ham, roast beef to something a little different like duck, or a simple roast chicken. And we have vegetarian and vegan options, along with some hearty pastas for those that like those additions on the table. Read: Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Main Dishes
Holiday Appetizers For Everyone! Even For Delicate Digestions!
Appetizers! Perhaps not an everyday thing, but around the holidays we love to have a spread of little nibbles. These are our very best Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP & Gluten Free Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres from simple, to sublime, easy to elegant. You will find what you are looking for whether you need a dish to take to a party, something for a buffet, or a plated appetizer.
Read: Low FODMAP & Gluten Free Holiday Appetizers.
