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Originally Posted by Kent Wang
Check Webtender and CocktailDB. There is the Bellini (peach and champagne) and Mimosa (orange juice and champagne). Be aware though that as champagne is already very low alcohol, champagne cocktails will have about as much alcohol as beer. This is a major turn-off for me.
Champagne/sparkling wine runs anywhere from 7%-14% alcohol, similar to most wines. If you're making one of these 1/2 cocktails like a mimosa, then yes, it's much like drinking a beer. This is why in tending school I made note of cocktails that keep the original amount of champagne and add a 1/2 shot of liqueur, such as the Kir Royal or the Kir Imperial. A glass Blue Nun Sparkling (11% ABV) or a random Brut (13%) plus a 1/2 shot of Creme de Framboise (18%)= the beginning of a party and essentially a very strong, bubbly wine.
Besides, I think if you're throwing back champagne cocktails with a couple of girls, the buzz will be mental as well.
