Last Updated on July 3, 2021 by Slow The Cook Down
Bright, colorful and super fun, these cotton candy champagne cocktails are a fun addition to any party! Simple to make, they're sure to brighten up everyone's day!
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Time to add some color into your life in the form of these super fun candy cotton champagne cocktails.
These vibrant blue and pink drinks are super easy to make and so fun to serve, and their bright colors make them ideal for all of your party needs.
The blue cocktails are made with regular champagne, and the pink are made with rose, so something to please everyone!
Be sure to check out my Cherry and Champagne Cocktail and Prosecco Brunch Cocktail too!
Why you'll love this recipe!
- Simple ingredients: You just need some champagne, cotton candy and some colored sugar.
- Quick and easy: No shaking or mixing is involved, even the most novice of home bartenders can master this recipe!
- So fun! Super colorful, these make for great welcome drinks are are perfect to serve at showers.
- Easy to make non-alcoholic: With a simple swap, you can make these kid-friendly.
How to make a cotton candy champagne cocktail
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!
- Rim the champagne glasses with colored sugar (photo 1).
- Fill the glasses with cotton candy (photo 2).
- Pour the champagne over the cotton candy til the glass is full (photos 3 and 4).
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't need to spend a fortune to make up these champagne cocktails, Prosecco, Cava or other sparkling wines are all totally fine to use. Use a clear champagne or sparkling wine for the blue cocktails, and a rose for the pink ones. Use a nice bright rose rather than a blush for the most vibrant color.
The cotton candy flavor is fairly subtle, so most importantly, choose one that you like!
Yes! These are great for kids too, simply swap the champagne for lemonade or pink lemonade for a booze-free version.
These cotton candy champagne cocktails are best poured when you are ready to serve them so that they are nice and bubbly, they are also fun for your guests! You can rim the glasses and fill with the cotton candy ahead of time so you all you have to do is pour.
Recipe Variations
- If you want to make a harder cocktail, add a shot of vodka or gin to each glass before pouring the champagne.
- You can skip the colored sugar rim if you prefer, or, just use granulated sugar.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Chill your champagne before pouring.
- Try not to overflow the glasses when you pour the champagne, as it can make the sugar rim slide down and become super sticky.
- Serve immediately.
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Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails
Ingredients
- ½ cup colored sugar
- 2 tubs cotton candy (pink and blue) (4 ounces / 115g)
- 1 bottle champagne (or Prosecco / sparkling wine)
- 1 bottle rose champagne (or sparking wine)
Instructions
- Dip each champagne flute in water and dip in colored sugar to make the rim.
- Fill each champagne glass with cotton candy (to match the color of the sugar rim)
- Top up the glasses with champagne. Rose for pink candy floss and clear for blue candy floss.
Notes
- Chill your champagne before pouring.
- Try not to overflow the glasses when you pour the champagne, as it can make the sugar rim slide down and become super sticky.
- Serve immediately.
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