Fall is a wonderful season to enjoy the crisp air, colorful foliage, and a touch of luxury with sparkling wine. Here are eleven grown-up fall bucket list ideas to make the most of the season and #livejoyously.

Harvest Picnic: Organize a picnic in a scenic park or countryside. Pack a basket filled with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, and a variety of crackers. Pair these delightful bites with a chilled bottle of sparkling wine for a sophisticated and memorable outdoor experience. More tips on how to make the perfect cheeseboard here.

Apple Orchard Adventure: Visit a local apple orchard and engage in apple picking and other fun fall activities like cider sampling and hayrides! Afterward, set up a cozy picnic area with blankets and enjoy a leisurely afternoon sipping sparkling wine while indulging in apple-themed treats like apple tarts, apple crisp, and caramel apples. Maybe even mix up an apple cider mimosa!

Fall Brunch Gathering: Host a brunch party with fall-inspired dishes such as pumpkin pancakes, cinnamon swirl French toast, and savory quiches. Elevate the meal by offering a mimosa bar with a selection of fruit juices and sparkling wine for guests to create their own unique blends. We make it easy with our mimosa kit & free curated brunch guide.

Bonfire and Bubbles: Arrange a bonfire in your backyard or at a designated area and invite friends and family over. Provide warm blankets, comfortable seating, and offer toasting marshmallows for s’mores. As the sun sets and the fire crackles, share stories and laughter over glasses of sparkling wine. Our favorite fall food and wine pairings can be found here.

Wine and Paint Night: Organize a wine and paint night with a fall twist. Provide guests with canvases, paint, and brushes, and guide them through creating autumn-themed artworks. As creativity flows, serve sparkling wine along with light finger foods for an enjoyable and artistic evening. Put on a great playlist to really get the party going!

Fall-themed Wine Tasting: Host a sparkling wine tasting event with a focus on autumn flavors. Pair different sparkling wines with fall-inspired bites like roasted butternut squash crostini, mushroom bruschetta, pecan-crusted goat cheese balls, or our favorite mini champagne poundcakes.

Candlelit Dinner Party: Create an intimate and elegant fall dinner party with a seasonal menu featuring dishes like vegan root vegetable pancakes, hearty stews, and decadent desserts. Set the ambiance with candles and dim lighting, and offer sparkling wine as a refined pairing for the autumnal meal. Serving a cheese plate? Here’s a guide for simple sparkling wine and cheese party pairing.

Outdoor Movie Night: Set up an outdoor movie screening area with blankets, cushions, and a projector. Invite friends and family to enjoy a classic fall film while sipping on sparkling wine and nibbling on popcorn, caramel apples, and cheese platters, all of which are perfect pairings for bubbly!

Fireside Sips: If you have a fireplace, create a cozy fireside lounge with comfortable seating and warm blankets. Invite friends for an evening of relaxation, conversation, and sips of sparkling wine or a fall inspired sparkling cocktail to unwind from the day’s activities.

Fall Foliage Tour: Plan a scenic hike through areas known for their vibrant fall foliage. Pack a picnic or choose a charming café for a mid-trip break, and raise a glass of sparkling wine to toast the beauty of the season. Mini wine bottles are perfect as portable picnic beverages.

Fabulous Tailgate Party: Three ways to elevate your tailgate! Katie Jacobs of Styling My Everyday put together a beautiful and inspiring tailgate featuring not only great sparkling wine but also beautiful trays filled with colorful fall charcuterie, mini champagne bottles, pound cakes, sparkling apple cider sangria, gruyere and prosciutto pinwheels, and warm chicken pot pie! See more here.

BONUS: Katie Jacobs X Le Grand Courtâge Sparkling Caramel Apple Sangria Recipe. The perfect fall sangria cocktail!

Ingredients:

1 750ml bottle caramel vodka

1 quart fresh apple cider

2 750ml bottles Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut

5-6 cinnamon sticks

2-3 Sliced apples

Instructions: Combine vodka, apple cider, & cinnamon sticks in a drink dispenser and let sit for 30 minutes. Add ice and apples. Pour into glasses & top with chilled Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut. Makes 12 servings.

**Remember to check local regulations and guidelines regarding alcohol consumption in public spaces if you’re planning outdoor activities. Enjoy your sparkling wine and the enchanting atmosphere of the fall season!

We’re committed to serving up the best and easiest ways to cultivate JOY in the everyday moments, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Which is why we’ve put together several resources to make this holiday season a breeze, with more time around the table with friends and family.

Visit our Universal Sound Of Happy page to browse and download our curated seasonal guides!

It’s New Year’s Eve and your guests are about to arrive when you go to pull your bottle of bubbly from the fridge and think… “I have no idea how to serve this Sparkling Wine or Champagne” or even, “How the heck do I even open this thing”.  Worry not, we have all the tips and tricks for you to enjoy your favorite bubbly, because we all know hearing the pop of a champagne cork is the universal sound of happy!

We have compiled a list of common mistakes people make when serving sparkling wine, and then we have a few infographics from Glass of Bubbly.com to give you real visuals to give you the best Sparkling wine experience.

Grab your own bottle of Brut Rosé or Blanc de Blanc and follow along for the perfect pour of bubble bliss. Use this code for “LGCPROMO” for 15% off your first purchase.

THE TEMPERATURE

Store the bottle in the fridge the night before, storing your wine in the fridge for too long can dry out the cork and alter the taste due to lack of humidity. Once out of the fridge let it sit out and warm up naturally to the ideal cellar temperature which is around 55 degrees. When wine gets to this temperature all the aromas come out and you can really pick apart the different flavors in the wine.

THE CORK

We know it looks really cool to pop the cork, but if you want to look like a true professional, take off the cage, put a cloth over the cork and your thumb on top, then gently twist the bottle until the cork is out (quietly) and without the load *pop*.  That said, we always say the pop of the cork is the universal sound of happy, and well, it’s hard to resist as it sets the scene and makes people smile.

TILTING THE GLASS

The reason you pour at 45-degree angle is so that the bubbles will hit a larger surface area of the glass, and it will reduce overfill and the bubbly over effect.

HOW MUCH TO POUR

Pro tip: if you only fill your glass halfway, you will always have cold bubbles and never have to worry about overfill. We are fans of super chilled bubbly so refill often vs topping it off.

TYPE OF GLASS

While the typical champagne flute is the go-to for Sparkling wine in America, it actually represses the aroma of the wine by having such a narrow top, so if you want to enjoy your wine, opt for a wider top.

In Italy Sparkling Wine is served in a white wine glass. This is because just like still wine, the more sparkling wine breathes, the more expressive it becomes on your palette.

The coupe is always a classic and evokes a nostalgia of a bygone era.  Rumor has it by some that it was modeled after Marie Antoinette’s breast – she drank copious (our coup-ious pun intended) amounts of the bubbles and had a flair for the extravagant.

We find that the Tulip is a nice compromise or mid-point between the glass styles and offers a nice elegance and a wider mouth.

THE GLASS AND ITS IMPACT ON THE BUBBLES

The bubbles are a naturally occurring feature in the bottle due to the secondary fermentation and the carbon dioxide which builds up and doesn’t escape since it is under pressure.  That said, the abundance of bubbles in a glass is enhanced by the nucleation points which occur from contact with the glass.  Thus, the greater the surface area of glass, the greater the impact on the bubbles.

The nucleation points are small defects in the glass that trap tiny vibrating pockets of carbon dioxide. Dissolved gas in the champagne or sparkling gradually collects in a vibrating bubble inside the defect, causing it to grow and soon expel gas from the defect, forming another bubble that sticks to the outside of the defect.

Additionally, micro-fibers from dish clothes used to buff the glasses and such also can form and create or entrap a tiny air pocket when Champagne is poured,” said physicist Gerard Liger-Belair. “Then, this tiny air pocket literally sucks the [dissolved] carbon dioxide.” The gas bubbles grow inside the fibers, detaching from them once they reach the tip of a fiber.

See other ways you can use your leftover Sparkling wine with our DIY Sparkling Wine Spa Treatments!

From harvest gatherings to Halloween parties and Thanksgiving cocktail hour, mix up festive & fun fall drinks for tailgates and spooky season! Award winning and affordable French sparkling wines make ideal mixers because of their inherent versatility in food pairing (great to pair  breakfast through dessert, savory to sweet) and add a fun effervescence to adult halloween drinks.

French Rosé: not just a summer drink! ​​The French even have an expression which translates to “rosé all year” or “rosé tout l’année”. The reality is that rosé goes great with a variety of flavors, as rosé has enough structure and body to stand up to heavier dishes without overwhelming more delicate ones. Ideal for summer, but rosé is equally good with a pizza and fire or Thanksgiving dinner. Read on for more on why rosé is a perfect fall wine.

Favorite Halloween Cocktails For A Spooky Good Time

Vampire Kiss, Vampire Bite or Witches Brew? Rosé wines are the perfect hue and flavor profile for spooky (& flirty!) Halloween-themed drinks and cocktails! With their practically foolproof versatility, these wines are ideal for pairing with anything from themed Halloween dinners, buttered popcorn, candy apples, and YES, even trick-or-treating candy, including both chocolate-covered and fruit-forward favorites. Don’t let the kids have all the fun – mix up something festive for the adults! Get the free Halloween cocktail recipe book here.

Sparkling Fall Cocktail Inspiration: Our Favorite Fall Drink Recipes For Thanksgiving & Tailgates | Fall Sangria, Apple Cider Mimosas, Autumn Punch & More

• Holiday Punch
• Cranberry 75
• Spiced Apple Fizz
• Mulled Rosé
• Salted Caramel Apple Mimosas
• Pear Gin Fizz
• Spiced Citrus Sparkler

Fall Food & Wine Pairings | Thanksgiving Food & Drinks

Easy Fall Parties Blog has loads of inspiration with fun, festive sparkling fall cocktails, foolproof wine and fall food pairings, playlists that elevate the party, entertaining ideas, & BONUS wine lover’s gift guide! (Also see our fabulous feminine fall tailgate feature with Katie Jacobs!)

These are perfect guides for harvest gatherings, grown up halloween parties, fall holiday getaways, or a cozy winter’s night at home.

We’re committed to serving up the best and easiest ways to cultivate JOY in the everyday moments, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Which is why we’ve put together several resources to make this holiday season a breeze, with more time around the table with friends and family.

Visit our Universal Sound Of Happy page to browse and download our seasonal guides!

Or visit our eBooks page for free brunch, bridal, gifting, and wine pairing guides + more.

Year Round Cocktails: More Inspired Sparkling & Rosé Cocktails

More Curated Sparkling Cocktail Recipe Booklets For Instant Download

Mix it up! We’ve compiled dozens of our favorite sparkling and rosé cocktail recipes and organized them for you for easy, effortless cocktail creation for any occasion! Enjoy a variety of Le Grand Courtâge Sparkling and Très Chic Rosé cocktail recipes in our curated cocktail booklets:

For convenience, you can find our SPARKLING COCKTAILS & TASTING NOTES booklet organized by spirit type here.

We’ve put together a list of our favorites in our SIGNATURE COCKTAILS Booklet if you’re looking for drinks to really WOW! Plus our NEW Rosé Cocktail Recipe Booklet featuring our Southern France Très Chic Rosé.

Need something mellow & light? Here is a Low-ABV, HEALTH-INSPIRED COCKTAILS Booklet for just the occasion!

Love the Aperol spritz? Find our SPRITZER COCKTAILS Booklet here for sparkling alternatives.

• For more cocktail ideas, follow along on Pinterest & see our curated gift guide for the wine lover in your life (keep scrolling!)

Simple Ways To Elevate The Party | How To Dress Up Your Drinks

DIY: Fancy Ice Cubes & Sugared Fruit or Herbs

We love this easy, inexpensive way to upgrade the party! Eye catching and memorable decor for guests, floral ice, glitter ice, fruity, and herbed ice cubes add so much fun to the occasion.

Fun Ways to Serve Up Drinks & Dessert

It’s all in the presentation. For a festive twist, serve your favorite sparkling cocktails in ornament bulbs! Desserts in wine or martini glasses also serve up a little oh-la-la!

Beautiful Fun Cocktail Garnishes

Get into the seasonal spirit! We love pomegranate seeds, cinnamon , and rock candy swizzle sticks this time of year. Kick it up a notch by sugaring seasonal fruit or herbs for a simple way to add a little holiday magic.

Upgraded Rims | Sugar & Spice

A perfect way to highlight the flavors of the season, don’t forget to dress up the rims of your holiday cocktails! Cinnamon sugar and edible glitter are a couple of our favorites.

Wine Cocktail recipes, we made simple for you. Cocktails are always en vogue and set the scene for a level of sophistication and a little bit of fun.  Pop that cork and opt for sparkling wine cocktail options that won’t break the budget and are sure to please the guests.  We thought we’d provide lots of creative concepts for wine and sparkling cocktail recipes you can make at home.

Le Grand Courtage French sparkling wines

We made it easy for you with our palate profile and pricing, Le Grand Courtage French sparkling wines are an affordable everyday luxury that is ideal for the budding mixologist and home bartender.   With our Blanc de Blancs Brut and Brut Rose varietals in 750ml (<$20) & 187ml (<$7), we are a perfect go-to for your entertaining needs.  We hope to get your creative juices flowing (pun intended ;) by providing lots of recipes using wine.

The bubbles and acidity of sparkling wine provide a nice balance point for the palate to blend flavors, and lovely effervescence and textural elements to make for a fun, playful cocktail.

Sparkling wine is amazing in cocktails

You might be well-versed in thinking of topping off cocktails with Champagne and Prosecco, but it’s time to think pink and play with Sparkling Rosé as it adds a little more structure but also vibrant, youthful fruit notes that pair well with spirits.

Sparkling wine is amazing in cocktails. Even a small splash of bubbles can brighten up a drink, enlivening or lifting its flavors and making it feel an awful lot more festive.   Whether you are looking for cocktails for Brunch, a shower, a cocktail party, or an aperitif with friends, we have you covered with cocktails that go from brunch through to dessert.

• Sparkling Cocktails – Spring & Summer Sparkling Champagne Cocktails
• Champagne Cocktails for any Occasion & Theme –  Click the Link for recipes  LGC Cocktails by Spirit Type or  LGC Healthy/Low & Lite Cocktails  or our  Spritz Alternatives and we have Frosé Cocktail Options
• Weddings/Events – As our name means ‘the great courtship’ we are perfect for bridal-related events, and the 187ml offers a perfect party favor or guest amenity.     LGC Signature Cocktails by Color/Theme
• Rosé Cocktails – A pink drink for every occasion. Download our LGC Rosé wine Cocktail booklet.

Santé…  Cheers to being the Hostess with the Mostess and elevating and celebrating life and all the little and big occasions.  We’d love to hear what your favorites are from our Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Rosé Cocktails Recipes to make at home!

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How To Drink Rosé

The Do’s and Don’ts

If you’re wondering how to drink rosé the proper way, the first thing you need to know is this: don’t overthink it, just drink it. Here are the three takeaways you should know about drinking rosé.

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Do mix it!

If you’re having a hard time drinking rosé on it’s own, then you should know that rosé makes for a great base and addition to cocktails. Most rosés have signature flavors of berries, floral, and melons, all of which are great bases to help complement spritzes and sour cocktails. The dryness, fruit and acidity make for a perfect balance to many spirits.

Do drink it all year.

Rosé is a versatile wine, which makes it a great aperitif or pairing with food. The rosé offers the best of both worlds as it has white wine structure and red wine flavors, so it can be as light or intense as wanted when pairing. It’s the perfect ‘in between’ wine because of it’s added structure and complexity yet subtle, clean finish. It also makes for a good ‘white wine alternative’ for typically red wine-leaning drinkers.

Don’t overpay.

A great rosé doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. $15-$20 is the fastest growing segment across all wine sales – Nielson 2017. And trust us, there is no shortage of quality wine within this price range.

Priced at $16.99 retail, Très Chic rosé is an affordable, everyday rosé with an elegant, yet approachable label.

 

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Toast to the gals with woman-owned wines!

Ultimate Galentine’s Party: Owned & managed entirely by women, we at Le Grand Courtâge raise a glass to the leading ladies in our lives, the friendships we hold dear! Translating to The Great Courtship, we celebrate the courtshipbetween French and American wine culture, grapes from different regions, old and new world wine styles, and of course relationships between people that truly make our lives meaningful.

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We’ve curated some chic, elevated ideas to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your gal pals. All the info below is contained in this downloadable Galentine’s Inspiration Booklet.

♥ Make an adorable galentine-inpsired snack board.
♥  Just for fun: a wine and cheese tasting party.
♥  Create easy, fruity ice for an elevated cocktail garnish.
♥  Work together to mix up a besties cocktail recipe.
♥  Keep it light and fresh with a heart shaped caprese salad.
♥  Have 187ml bottles of bubbly for table settings or individual champagne toasts.
♥  Host a card making and cocktails night in with friends.For more ideas, follow along on  Pinterest!
♥  Paint & Sip – How about some ‘bubbles & brushes’ to let your creative juices flow?
♥  Rom-Com Movie Night – Gather your girls together for a night of binge-watching your favorite romantic movies. There are plenty of options to keep your ultimate Galentine’s Party night going (including the heartfelt yet ill-fated love story of Jack and Rose from The Titanic.

Menu

Hosting an elevated brunch? Or maybe a ladies night in? Keep it simple! Prepare a few items ahead of time and have each guest bring something they love –  you’ll save time and there will be more time for fun! Use our curated cocktail recipe booklet here to mix up something fun!

We make your morning mimosas easy with out Mimosa kit.

Garnishes

Get creative! We love simple cotton candy on top of a glass of bubbles. A simple lemon twist is always chic, and you can really add a touch of elegance with lovely florals.

Playlist

Music really sets the mood at  any party. We’ve curated some of our favorites here for our favorite stations we love for any occasion but below is all about empowerment for the ladies! Sing along or have a lip sync battle to really add to the party!

Colbie Caillat’s “Try”
Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire”
Rachel Platten – Fight Song
Demi Lovato’s “Confident”
Beyonce’s “Run the World”
Hailee Steinfeld’s “Love Myself”
Selena Gomez’s “Who Says”
Martina McBride’s “This One’s For the Girls”
Katy Perry’s “Roar”
Destiny’s Child “Independent Women”
Robyn’s “Dancing on my Own”
Cher’s “Strong Enough”

Details: Pop, Fizz, Clink! The Universal Sound of HAPPY! An affordable, award -winning line up of woman-owned French wines celebrating courtships is the ultimate detail! Cheers to the gals!

Simple, Easy, & FUN!

White & Milk Chocolate Fondue By Christina Lang of Dessert For Two

Ingredients

Chocolate fondue:

♥  5 ounces chocolate (chips or chopped chocolate)
♥  1/3 cup half and half

White chocolate fondue:

♥ 5 ounces white chocolate (chips or chopped chocolate).
♥ 1/3 cup half and half

For serving:

♥ Baguette cut in cubes
♥ Pretzels
♥ Fresh pineapple
♥ Strawberries
♥ Cream cheese cut in squares
♥ Marshmallows
♥ Cookies
♥ Your favorite things!

Instructions:

Place each type of chocolate chip into serving container. Heat the half and half in a microwave-safe dish until boiling. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t boil over! Pour the half and half over each dish. Let it sit for 1 minute without stirring. Stir the mixture together until it is smooth and creamy. At first, it won’t look like it will come together, but it will! Keep stirring! Serve each fondue with fresh fruit, cookies, and marshmallows. Enjoy!

Special Galentine Delivery

Separated by distance but never in heart! Send a sparkling Galentine’s Gift to your besties who can’t gather for a party using our wine lover’s gift guide:

Embrace the French spirit of joie de vivre, share some sparkle, & spread JOY!

Gift giving should be fun, easy, & thoughtful and you can’t go wrong gifting award-winning, elegant, French wines.

Each scoring 90+ points, these bottles make beautiful, elevated gifts everyone appreciates, especially if shopping for the wine lover in your life!

We offer more wine-related gift options:

Spread Joy Delivery

Gift Bags, Gift Baskets, & Gift Boxes

Pamper Me Gift Set

Wine Club Subscription

Favors

Wine Sleeves

For more ideas of Galentines Valentines girls night wine and Ultimate Galentine’s Party follow along on Pinterest!

 “Maybe we could be each other’s soul mates. And then we could let men be just these great nice guys to have fun with.” – Charlotte York, SATC

Katie Jacobs of Styling My Everyday has put together a really beautiful and inspiring tailgate featuring not only great sparkling wine but also beautiful trays filled with colorful charcuterie, mini champagne bottles, pound cakes, sparkling apple cider sangria, gruyere and prosciutto pinwheels, and warm chicken pot pie!

 

Use code (LGCPROMO) for 15% your first purchase of Mini Sparkling wine bottles from us.

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Gathering with family and friends in the springtime is something we will certainly never again take for granted – and even more of a reason to make time together elegant AND effortless, with more time around the table enjoying company and conversation. 

Hosting spring holiday events need not be stressful, which is why we’ve selected some of our favorite easy recipes, gifting, and entertaining ideas that simplify and elevate!

Easter + Passover Entertaining Ideas:

Tis the season for sunshine and sparkling wine! Keep it simple and stress-free:

Planning a brunch? We’ve created a guide for that! Click here for our Brunch Booklet.

Everyone loves the trendy charcuterie board, put out a selection of your favorite things and there is sure to be something for everyone! 

More spring & summer pairing ideas on the blog.

Perfect Pairings: 

Sparkling and rosé wines are so versatile and perfect for pairing alongside holiday meals. Beautiful pink bottles of wine on the table really incorporate the look and feel of spring, while also providing that perfect pairing from brunch through dessert. Full pairing guide here.

Party Food Recipes:

Easy crowd favorites that work as appetizers or sides for your Easter or Passover holiday meals!

Easy Deviled Eggs

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Radish Salad with Kale, Almonds, & Parmesan

Spring Cocktails:

Keep it seasonal! Refreshing spring flavors to play on repeat to wow guests and make the most of the season.

Blackberry French 75

Bunny Tail Cocktail

Sparkling Mint Julep

For more curated sparkling & rosé cocktail recipes, see our free downloadable cocktail booklets:

Le Grand Courtâge Signature Cocktails

Low & Light Cocktails

Summer Spritzer Cocktails

Frosé & Wine Slushies

Easter Basket Gifting Ideas: 

Gift-giving should be fun, easy, and thoughtful and you can not go wrong with gifting award-winning, elegant yet affordable French wines.  Each scoring 90+ points, our Blanc de Blancs brut, brut rosé, and Très Chic rosé make beautiful, elevated gifts that are always a guest favorite!

Our “mini” 187ml bottles of our brut & brut rosé make perfect place settings on an Easter or Passover tablescape, and wonderful, celebratory additions to an adult Easter basket!

Floral + Metallic  Neoprene Wine Sleeves make the perfect hostess gift – functional and stylish for beach and picnic season!

We’ve outlined a complete wine lover’s gift guide for simple, elegant gifting here on the blog. 

More resources

Curated guides for spring and summer cocktails, pairings, and entertaining are available here for free, instant download! 

For more inspiration on the French lifestyle of joie de vivre, follow us on Pinterest for curated ways to elevate every day with wine cocktails, foolproof food pairings, entertaining tips, curated gift guides, playlists, and more! 

Stay in touch! We serve up weekly inspiration on Instagram and our newsletter, Club Courtâge. You’re invited to embrace the #livejoyoulsy lifestyle with us!

 

Spritzer Cocktail Recipes For Summer

Check out some of our favorite spritzer cocktail recipes we love to create and sip on over summer! Delicate white wines such as our Blanc de Blanc Brut, or Brut Rosé make the perfect base to creating your own cocktail recipe because of it’s subtle nature and refreshing bubbles . If you’re stuck and looking for tasty ideas that are easy to make at home here are a few easy-to-replicate ideas to get your juices flowing- literally. Spritzer Cocktail Recipes Booklet

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See what other recipes we have in our free downloadable Cocktail by Spirit booklet here.

Find more inspiration on our instagram page here!

Elevate your brunching and consider some fun alternatives to add a few twists – and a lot of personality – to everyone’s favorite weekend tradition – mimosas! 

Best Juices For Mimosas

Our favorite juices to use for mimosas and other fruity sparkling wine cocktails: 

1. Simply Juices: Simply has an amazing selection of orange and other fruit juices, and many “light’ options made with less sugar and fewer calories! Beautiful carafe style bottles and lovely branding look great on a make your own mimosa bar. Best for casual brunches.
2. Santa Cruz Organics: We love the line of juices and all their unique offerings! Organic and packaged in gorgeous glass bottles, these juices are best for elegant, more upscale brunches.
3. R.W. Knudsen: Also packaged in beautiful glass bottles, these natural, unsweetened, no sugar added juices are delicious and include rare finds like blueberry and black current flavors!

Better your Brunch

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Elevate the Traditional mimosa and move beyond classic Orange Juice and sparkling wine mimosa recipe… consider changing up the mimosa juices for your brunch sparkling cocktails seasonally, such as:

Fall & Winter Mimosas 

Apple Cider Mimosa

Pomegranate Mimosa

Cranberry Mimosa

Spring Mimosas 

Pink Grapefruit Mimosa

Blood Orange Mimosa

Strawberry Mimosa

Summer Mimosas 

Peach Mimosa

Watermelon Mimosa

Mango Mimosa

Pineapple Mimosa Recipe by Caroline’s Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 oz pineapple juice 60ml
• ½ oz triple sec 15ml (orange liqueur eg cointreau)
• 3 oz champagne 90ml, approx, or other sparkling wine

Instructions

Put the pineapple juice and triple sec in a champagne flute. Stir gently to combine. Top up the glass with sparkling wine and serve.

Build Your Own Mimosa Bar

Put your beautiful selection of fruit juices to good use! A fairly easy, but impactful way to impress your guests is to do a mimosa bar or a build-your-own concept. After all, variety is the spice of life! 

Give guests a flight of juices, a bottle of sparkling wine (classic brut or brut rosé) & fresh fruit for garnishes so they can craft the perfect mimosa according to their tastes! This makes a memorable, visual impression and is great for mingling and conversation.

Le Grand Courtâge rosé sparkling wine and white sparkling wine are also available in mini bottle sizes, 187ml perfect for favors and individual servings or even place settings and/or escort cards!

For even more elevated brunch entertaining and ideas, download our Brunch Ideas Booklet  for loads of inspiration and recipes.    

The beauty of brunch is that you get to incorporate sweet and savory dishes and be a little whimsical. And luckily, white and rosé sparkling wines are cuisine and cocktail friendly, and make for perfect pairing wines for practically everything from brunch to dessert. 

Read more on brunch pairings on our elevated brunch blog!

Play With Your Foods  (And  Drinks!)

Get creative! Add fun rims and garnishes for extra flavor and fun! A few favorite ways to play up your mimosas:

• Floral and/or Fruity Ice Cubes
• Cinnamon Sugar Rims
• Spicy Tajin Rim
• Fresh Herb Garnishes
• Fresh Fruit On Skewers
• Edible Sugar or Glitter Cocktail Cubes

Mimosa FAQs ( Frequently Asked Questions)

What is the best champagne or sparkling wine for Mimosas?     

First, you might ask, what’s the difference between sparkling wine and champagne…  here’s a couple facts to provide some insights:

1. Sparkling wine can only be called Champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne, France which is located just outside of Paris. 
2. Furthermore, Champagne can only be made using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes.
3. To clarify, all Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. We really should think of Champagne in terms of a geographical location as opposed to a winemaking style.

So what type of sparkling wine is best for your brunch mimosas? 

There are a few things to consider when choosing the best sparkling wine for mimosas and other sparkling wine and champagne cocktails. Read our thoughts, here!

For more champagne and sparkling cocktails, brunch inspiration, top food pairings, and elegant entertaining ideas, browse our curated blogs and follow along on Pinterest!

More Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipes To Try | Free Sparkling Cocktail Recipe Books:

You might be well-versed in thinking of topping off cocktails with Champagne and Prosecco, but it’s time to think pink and play with Pink “Champagne” or Sparkling Rosé as it adds a little more structure but is also vibrant, youthful fruit notes that pair well with spirits.

Sparkling wine is amazing in cocktails. Even a small splash of bubbles can brighten up a drink, enlivening or lifting its flavors and making it feel an awful lot more festive. Whether you are looking for cocktails for Brunch, a shower, a cocktail party, or an aperitif with friends, we have you covered with cocktails that go from brunch through to dessert.

• Sparkling Cocktails – Spring & Summer Sparkling Champagne Cocktails
• Champagne Cocktails for any Occasion & Theme –  Click Link for recipes LGC Cocktails by Spirit Type or LGC Healthy/Low & Lite Cocktails or our  Spritz Alternatives and we have Frosé Cocktail Options
• Weddings/Events – As our name means ‘the great courtship’ we are perfect for bridal-related events, and the 187ml offers a perfect party favor or guest amenity. LGC Signature Cocktails by Color/Theme
• Rosé Cocktails – A pink drink for every occasion. Download our LGC Rosé wine Cocktail booklet.