15-Minute Pink Champagne Strawberry Cocktail
A festive champagne cocktail featuring fresh strawberries muddled with creamy piña colada mixer and topped with bubbly pink champagne or Moscato. The white chocolate-dipped rim coated in crushed pink candy creates an elegant presentation perfect for celebrations, brunch gatherings, or romantic occasions. The creamy strawberry base balances the champagne's effervescence while the candy rim adds a playful sweetness that makes this cocktail both sophisticated and fun.
Ingredients
- 1 2.2 oz Betty Crocker Candy Shop Decors, pink
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup piña colada mixermelted vanilla ice cream1:1dietaryadds dairy
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- 1 bottle pink champagne or Moscato, chilledMoscato1:1sweetness
sweeter profile
Instructions
- 1
Crush the candy decors with a kitchen mallet to create smaller pieces and pour into a medium bowl
- 2
Melt white chocolate chips in a small bowl
- 3
Dip the top of champagne glasses into the melted white chocolate, then press into crushed candies to rim
- 4
Allow rimmed glasses to cool and harden
- 5
Muddle strawberries in a medium bowl
- 6
Add mixer or ice cream to strawberries and stir until well combined
- 7
Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of each glass, filling bottom quarter
- 8
Slowly top off with champagne
Tips
Chill glasses in freezer for 10 minutes before rimming to help chocolate set faster and create cleaner edges.
Pour champagne slowly down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles and prevent overflow of the creamy base.
Use a muddler or back of spoon to gently crush strawberries, leaving some small pieces for texture.
Good to Know
Best served immediately. Rimmed glasses can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and stored at room temperature.
Prepare candy rims up to 2 hours in advance. Strawberry mixture can be made 1 hour ahead and refrigerated.
Serve immediately in chilled champagne flutes for best presentation and bubble retention.
Common Mistakes
Dip glasses in chocolate when too hot to avoid melting candy rim decorations
Pour champagne too quickly to prevent foam overflow and mixing of layers
Substitutions
smooth texture
sweeter profile
enhanced berry taste
FAQ
Can I make this without alcohol?
Yes, substitute sparkling grape juice, ginger ale, or sparkling water for the champagne. The candy rim and strawberry base work beautifully with non-alcoholic alternatives.
What if I don't have piña colada mixer?
Use melted vanilla or strawberry ice cream as suggested, or blend coconut cream with pineapple juice, or substitute with heavy cream mixed with a splash of vanilla extract.
How long will the rimmed glasses stay good?
Rimmed glasses hold well for up to 2 hours at room temperature. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity to prevent candy from becoming sticky.