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December 13, 2021 · 1 Comment

French Kiss Cocktail

Cocktails· Drinks· Holiday Recipes· Recipes

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The French Kiss Cocktail is a fruity fusion of champagne, vodka, and raspberries. It’s easy to mix in minutes and the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, like New Year’s Eve!

sparkling cocktail with lemon and raspberries in glittery champagne flute

French Kiss Cocktail

“Espumoso” is the Spanish word for bubbly or sparkling. It is one of my favorite words in the Spanish language because it captures the feeling of what you’re describing in a way that “bubbly” just doesn’t quite do.

So while this French Kiss Cocktail is a bubbly cocktail, I think that describing it as “espumoso” does it much more justice! This is a truly festive drink that is perfect for a celebration!

Whether it is ringing in the start of a new year on New Year’s Eve, or celebrating love with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day, this is it!!

With a hint of tart and sweetness with just a bit of a kick, a French Kiss cocktail is a simple, elegant drink that is pleasing to the senses. And with only a few ingredients, it is easy to make too!

French Kiss sparkling cocktail with champagne and liquor bottles

Ingredients

This easy cocktail only has 3 simple ingredients, plus fruit for garnish. I’ve provided shop-able links to some of the ingredients and supplies used, for your convenience; disclosure policy here. 

1. Sparkling Wine

Even though the name is “French Kiss,” you don’t have to use French wine or Champagne. Any type of white sparkling wine will work! You can use Cava, Prosecco, etc. I even have a sparkling chardonnay that I love!

2. Vodka

Again, any type of vodka will work here, so pick your favorite! If going for a the full French theme, Grey Goose is good quality vodka that is made in France, as is Ciroc.

If you don’t want quite as strong a drink, you can omit the vodka. I’ll provide instructions for both versions later in the post.

3. Raspberry Liqueur

When it comes to liqueurs, you kind of get what you pay for. The real cheapie stuff often tastes cloyingly sweet, so I try to stick with higher quality. In this case, Chambord is my recommendation (and it is made in France too!)

4. Fresh Fruit

A garnish of lemon slice and fresh raspberries adds a bright touch to the drink. Using a lemon slice or a twist lemon peel adds a hint of citrus flavor, without cloudiness that lemon juice would make.

You can use either fresh or frozen raspberries. Using frozen raspberries is a pretty way to keep the drink cold, without watering it down. Do not muddle raspberries, as this will release the seeds and make for a cloudy drink.

plate of fresh raspberries, lemon, champagne, Chambord, and Grey Goose bottles

What Type of Glassware to Use

A champagne flute is my go-to for sparkling cocktails such as this one, though you could use a martini glass or a coupe for a unique look. (See an example with our sparkling black cherry martini here!)

Want to use a stemless champagne glass, like the ones pictured here? These stemless glasses with gold glitter are available on Amazon and add a festive sparkle!

How to Make French Kiss Cocktail

Place a lemon slice or lemon twist into the bottom of a champagne flute.

If using vodka, pour to fill 1/3 of the glass.

pouring vodka into champagne flute

Pour sparkling wine so that the glass is now 2/3 full. It will be about half and half vodka to champagne.

If you’re omitting the vodka, fill the glass 2/3 of the way with sparkling wine.

top down shot of pouring champagne into glass flute

Top with Chambord, leaving about an inch of headspace at the top for your fruit.

Garnish with fresh or frozen raspberries.

You can give the drink a quick stir to mix, but do not shake. (You don’t ever want to shake a cocktail made with sparkling wine as it can foam up too much and make a mess. This also causes it to lose some of its fizz).

champagne cocktail with liquor bottles behind it

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French Kiss Cocktail Recipe (printable copy)

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French Kiss champagne cocktail with liquor bottles behind it
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French Kiss Cocktail

Only five ingredients for this delicious French Kiss Cocktail! Ready in no time, it's perfect for any party!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Holiday
Keyword: champagne, cocktail, cocktails, French Kiss Cocktail, vodka
Servings: 4
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $30

Ingredients

  • 1 part Champagne
  • 1 part Vodka
  • 1 part Chambord
  • Lemon Slices for garnish
  • Fresh Raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Place a lemon slice or twist into bottom of champagne flute.
  • Fill 1/3 of the glass with vodka.
    pouring vodka into champagne flute
  • Fill another 1/3 with champagne. If omitting vodka, fill glass 2/3 of the way with sparkling wine.
    top down shot of pouring champagne into glass flute
  • Top off with Chambord or raspberry liqueur. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. John Ravi says

    December 17, 2021 at 2:02 am

    Hi Stacey,

    It was yet another amazing recipe! This cocktail looks delicious and so Instgrammable. I am sure if I made this my family would just click pictures with it, and post it on Social Media. I have bookmarked this cocktail for a later day when only grown-ups are visiting. Bit, I can’t wait to make it and try it out. I am sure it must be very refreshing. Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe. I will definitely be trying it out!

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