Peach Bellini

When peaches are in season, there is nothing like a celebration featuring these champagne cocktails. Peel and slice several juicy ripe peaches and puree the flesh. Pour a little peach puree into champagne glasses and fill with champagne. Garnish with fresh slices of peach. For a little extra kick, add a dash of peach schnapps to each glass.

Kir Royale

This simple but elegant champagne cocktail is perfect for intimate celebrations. Any kind of sparkling dry wine will go beautifully with the classic black current liqueur.

Glass of champagne
Splash of cassis
Twist of lemon

Pour a splash of cassis into the bottom of a champagne glass. Gently fill to the top with champagne. Garnish with a twist of lemon.

Strawberry Royale

2 cups hulled strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar
chilled champagne
cassis (black currant liqueur)

Combine the strawberries with the sugar and let macerate for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Spoon into champagne glasses, fill with champagne, and add a splash of cassis to each glass. Garnish with fresh whole strawberries.