This 007 James Bond Champagne Cocktail is refreshing, bubbly and slightly sweet. With only FOUR ingredients, this is the perfect libation to cheers any special occasion!
Are you excited for the New Year? I am. I’m always hopeful and optimistic that the year to come will bring wonderful things my way. Last year I decided to stop just dreaming, pull the trigger, and start this blog. After the initial frustration (and few emotional breakdowns) of getting the site up and operational, NSN has brought much joy into my life. I have ‘met’ some seriously nice foodies and shared dishes I am proud of. I am anxious and enthusiastic to see what 2015 will hold.
I normally don’t make any resolutions, because I feel like they just set you up for failure and self-loathing. This year I decided to make a few:
*Improve my food photography skills
*Improve NSN as an overall site (techy boring stuff and design)
*Have less blonde moments (not sure this is even possible… lol)
What do you guys think about resolutions? Yay or Nay to making them? And, do you have any? Do share! 🙂
Anyways, on to the fun stuff… libations! Specifically, this champagne cocktail – The 007 James Bond. This drink is refreshing, bubbly and festively fun. It is an excellent drink to cheers with as you ring in your New Year.
I also provided you with a bonus champagne cocktail recipe, because I adore you that much! The French 75 is equally as delicious, and New Year’s worthy, as the James Bond. Plus, since you already have the champagne, you might as well make both… right??
These cocktails are from a book my wonderful Mother-In-Law gifted to Boy and I. The Cocktail Hour by Ben Reed. It is a great, fun book to keep on your bar and it’s filled with a variety of delicious libations.*
So, if you are 21 or older, grab a glass, pour yourself a 007 and ring in the New Year in classy James Bond style. Or pour yourself a French 75, either way is a win-win! Cheers, my friends, and Happy New Year!
-xoxo-
Cheyanne
*I received no compensation for this review. My praise of The Cocktail Hour by Ben Reed is of my own free will.
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007 James Bond Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 White Sugar Cube
- 2 Dashes Bitters
- 1 ounces Vodka
- Champagne – to fill glass
Instructions
- Drop sugar cube into champagne flute, martini or cocktail glass.
- Add a couple dashes of bitters.
- Add Vodka.
- Fill Glass with Champagne.
- Optional garnish: lemon wedges, strawberries, sugar in the raw.
Nutrition
French 75
Ingredients
- Ice
- 2 ounces Gin
- 1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ ounce Sugar Syrup
- Champagne - to fill glass
- Lemon Zest - to taste
Instructions
- To a shaker with a strainer insert, add ice, the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
- Shake and strain into a champagne flute.
- Top and fill glass with champagne.
- Garnish with strips of lemon zest.
Nutrition
What are bitters?
Hi James,
Bitters are an aromatic liquid flavored with different botanical ingredients used to add flavor to cocktails. While I use Angostura you can use any brand you would like! Cheers!
Your pictures are just gorgeous! I am pinning this to my Cocktails and Libations!
Chandra, Thank you so much for the kind words and for re-pinning! Cheers and warm wishes for a fabulous day! 🙂
Happy New Year!! I agree with your theory of resolutions. I never set myself to do much because I just end up being disappointed! Although this year I thought I might do something for a change, I wrote all about it on my blog and it’s something very different from ‘give up chocolate’ :] I wish you all the best and perseverance to stick to your goals! x
Ruta, Thank you for stopping by! Glad someone is with me on the whole resolution thing! Cheers and warm wishes for a fantastic 2015! 🙂
Happy New YEAR! Chey! What a great year 2014 has been for you! You had a couple of tough years, but you have risen like bubbles in Champagne! I am sure 2015 will be even better! I am going to make the 007 for my toast at New Years!
Happy New Year, Eric! I am hopeful 2015 will bring us both wonderful things! I’ll be toasting you with the 007 come midnight! Cheers! 🙂