FESTIVE, YET SIMPLY ADD-ONS TO ELEVATE YOUR GLASS OF BUBBLY & TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

When it comes to celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night in, nothing quite creates that ‘champagne state of mind’ like a glass of bubbly.

From festive garnishes or fresh fruit to flavored syrups, there are a variety of ways to make your glass of champers truly sparkle.  Below are some cocktail garnish ideas to be the hostess with the mostess and impress your guests… simply and without spending extra time (or money!).   These simple drink add-ons are ideal for a mimosa brunch, a wine themed girl’s night in, pre-party for a night on the town, Galentine’s party, Valentine’s date in, cocktail soirees, holiday party drinks, and of course NYE.

Why settle for just a regular glass of sparkling wine when you can easily take it up a notch with some fun and simple add-ons?

These creative and delicious drink garnishes are simple cocktail add-ons that you can use to elevate your art of entertaining and add additional sophistication and take your glass of sparkling wine or champagne to the next level.

Elevated Ideas To Dress Up Your Bubbly Cocktail or Mocktail

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1. Freeze edible flowers in ice cubes: Adding edible flowers like pansies or rose petals to ice cubes and freezing them can add a beautiful and unique touch to your sparkling wine.  Type use leftover sparkling or rose wine instead of water and then freeze  Edible Flowers
2. Drop in a sugar cube: A classic way to sweeten up your sparkling wine is to drop in a sugar cube, and a dash of bitters. The sugar cube will dissolve and add a touch of sweetness to your drink.
3. Add a splash of liqueur:  Add an another layer of elegance.  Adding a splash of liqueur like Crème de Violette, Grand Marnier, Chambord, or St. Germain can give your sparkling wine a unique and flavorful twist.
4. Add fresh fruit: Adding a few slices of fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, or peaches to your sparkling wine can add a pop of color and flavor to your drink. You can also use frozen fruit if fresh is not available, and bonus, it keeps it chilled
5. Use flavored syrups: Flavored syrups like raspberry, peach, or lavender can add a sweet and aromatic touch to your sparkling wine. Just add a small amount to your glass before pouring in the wine.
6. Rim the glass with sugar: Rimming the glass with sugar can add a festive touch to your sparkling wine. Just dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of sugar before pouring in the wine.  Sanding Sugar for Gold Rim or More options here
7. Rock Candy: Adding a rock candy stick to your glass of sparkling wine can add a sweet and whimsical touch. As the rock candy dissolves, it will sweeten and flavor the wine.
8. Use a fancy garnish: Using a fancy garnish like a cocktail pick with fresh herbs like mint or rosemary or a small skewer of fruit can make your sparkling wine look and taste extra special.
   1. Pom blanks Drink Stirrers
   2. Lavendar Sprigs
   3. “Kiss Me at Midnight” Sugar Lips
   4. Edible Gold Flake
   5. Star Toothpicks

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*Images of ways to dress of your drink and add to your theme for the night