There’s something magical about a glass that sparkles as much as the occasion itself. The Shimmering Golden Champagne Cocktail is an easy, delicious way to add a little glitz to your holiday or New Year’s toast.

With a sweet honey rim dipped in gold sanding sugar, each sip feels like a celebration. A splash of orange liqueur and a cherry at the bottom bring a burst of fruity flavor that pairs beautifully with crisp, bubbly champagne. A sprinkle of edible gold dust turns every pour into a glittering moment worth capturing.

Simple to make yet stunning to serve, this cocktail is all about sipping in style and starting your celebration with a touch of golden sparkle and cheer.

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Vertical shot of three glasses of the festive Shimmering Golden Champagne Cocktail with a glittery sugar rim.

Equipment You Will Need

Jigger
Champagne flutes
Small plate or shallow dish

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Looking for the perfect champagne toast for the holidays or New Year’s Eve? The Shimmering Golden Champagne Cocktail is fun, festive, and absolutely gorgeous—made with a splash of orange liqueur, sparkling cherries, edible gold dust, and a rim of golden sanding sugar for that extra celebratory sparkle!

Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon honey

Gold sanding sugar

Maraschino cherry

1/2 oz. Triple Sec (or orange liquor)

5 oz champagne, brut/sparkling white

Gold edible sparkle dust

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Instructions

Add a little honey to a small plate and dip the champagne flute into the honey.
In a separate small dish, add the gold sanding sugar and dip the glass into it until the rim is covered.
Add a cherry (can also add a little of the cherry juice as well) and the Triple Sec.
Sprinkle in some of the edible sparkle dust.
Fill the rest of the flute with the champagne/sparkling wine.
Top with more edible dust to your liking and enjoy.

Notes

To enhance the golden color, you can add some of the sanding sugar to the bottom of the glass as well. But after you pour the champagne the fizz will make some of it fall into the bottom of the glass anyways.
Alternative to honey, you can rim the glass with a bit of the juice from the cherries.

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Cocktails

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients including sparkling wine, sanding sugar, and maraschino cherries for a Shimmering Golden Champagne Cocktail. — *Gather your ingredients. Dip the rim of the champagne flute into a small plate of honey.*

Rim a flute glass with golden sugar crystals for the beautiful Shimmering Golden Champagne Cocktail. — *Dip honeyed rim in gold sugar, then add a cherry and Triple Sec to the glass.*

Edible glitter is added to the flute before pouring the bubbly to create a Shimmering Golden Champagne Cocktail. — *Add edible sparkle dust, pour in champagne, top with more shimmer, and enjoy!*

Perfect for holiday parties, New Year’s Eve countdowns, or any moment worth toasting, this shimmering cocktail always steals the show. It’s festive, fun, and guaranteed to impress with every golden swirl. For more easy and celebratory sips, explore the other party-perfect recipes on the blog!

Keep the festive sparkle going with Cranberry Mimosas and Pomegranate Margarita. Be sure to check out our collection of Festive Hot Cocktails and Champagne Recipes Perfect for Holidays for more dazzling drinks that make every toast extra fun!

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