Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail
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Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail
Description
The Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail is crafted by mixing a gold shimmery liqueur base—either commercial St-Germain elderflower liqueur with gold luster dust or a homemade blend of vodka, elderflower cordial, and luster dust. The shimmering liqueur is then measured into a champagne flute and topped with chilled champagne or prosecco, yielding a light, bubbly drink with floral notes and a sparkling gold appearance. The method preserves the effervescence and visual appeal of the gold swirls.
Variations include a non-alcoholic bubbly mocktail version made with sparkling white grape juice and lemonade combined with a shimmery elderflower cordial base. The gold shimmer adds a festive touch to either version. For best presentation, stir gently if the luster dust settles before serving to revive the swirls.
Ingredients
Cocktail Version
Elderflower Liqueur Base (Gold Shimmery Liqueur)
- ¼ tsp gold luster dust shimmery
- ⅔ cup St-Germain liqueur
- ⅓ cup elderflower cordial
- ⅓ cup vodka
Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail
- 1 bottle 750 mL of chilled champagne or prosecco (avoid extra brut or brut-nature)
Non-alcoholic Version (this will be sweeter than the cocktail version)
Gold Shimmery Base
- ⅔ cup elderflower cordial
- ¼ tsp gold luster dust shimmery
Gold Shimmery Bubbly Mocktail
- 1 white grape juice sparkling, chilled, or apple juice
- 1 lemonade for a less expensive option, bottle
Instructions
Cocktail Version
Elderflower Liqueur Base (Gold Shimmery Liqueur)
- Mix the St Germain liqueur with the gold luster dust until you see gold swirls/shimmer.
- If you cannot find St Germain liqueur, mix the vodka, elderflower cordial and gold luster dust together to create the homemade gold shimmery liqueur. Chill until needed.
Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail
- Measure ¾ of an ounce (½ jigger) of the gold shimmery liqueur into each champagne flute.
- Top with chilled champagne (about 4 oz) and serve.
Non-alcoholic Version (sweeter than the cocktail version)
Gold Shimmery Base
- Mix the elderflower cordial and the shimmery luster dust until you have gold shimmery swirls. Chill until needed.
Gold Shimmery Bubbly Mocktail
- Measure about ¾ of an ounce of the gold shimmery base into each champagne flute.
- Top with chilled sparkling grape juice or apple juice (about 4 oz) and serve.
Notes
- If the gold luster dust settles, gently stir the drink to redistribute the shimmer and restore the gold swirls.
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Overall Rating
5
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