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A can of Underwood The Bubbles wine from Oregon, transformed into a refreshing canned champagne cocktail, garnished with a lemon twist on a skewer.
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Festive Canned Champagne Cocktail

This canned champagne cocktail adds a fancy twist to the classic “sidecar” cocktail. Made with champagne, the sour and sweet flavors of brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice, add an extra festive touch with frozen cranberries, this drink is perfect for any celebration!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned champagne cocktail
Servings: 2
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Brandy
  • 2 oz. Cointreau
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4-6 oz. champagne half of 1 can of champagne
  • For serving: lemon twist and frozen cranberries

Instructions

  • Pour the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a tall glass. Add ice and gently stir the ingredients together.
    A hand stirs a canned champagne cocktail with ice in a diamond-patterned glass, while an unopened can of Underwood sparkling wine sits elegantly in the background.
  • Pour into a chilled glass without ice.*
    A can labeled "Underwood" is pouring a golden liquid, reminiscent of a canned champagne cocktail, into a coupe glass. Another filled glass, the can itself, lemon wedges, and a spoon are arranged on the marble surface.
  • Top with champagne and enjoy.
    A hand holds a coupe glass filled with a fizzy canned champagne cocktail, garnished with a lemon slice. A can labeled "Underwood" and a spoon rest on a white surface, surrounded by lemon slices.

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Notes

  • *If you are making as a canned cocktail, pour out or drink 2-4 oz. of champagne from the can, and then add the brandy, Cointreau, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the can.
  • Gently stir and top with ice, if needed. If you don’t have Cointreau, you can substitute it with triple sec.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 15g