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This Midnight Kiss Cocktail is a delightful mix perfect for celebrations. It combines a pop of vibrant blue curaçao with citrusy notes and sparkling champagne or prosecco for an elegant drink. It has been my go-to cocktail for bringing a festive sparkle to any occasion.
I first made this cocktail for a New Year’s Eve party, and it has since become a signature drink at my celebrations – always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Vodka: Plain or blueberry vodka adds the spirit base for a balanced and smooth cocktail. Opt for a high-quality vodka for best flavor.
- Blue curaçao: The key player that creates the signature blue hue while adding hints of orange.
- Triple sec or orange juice: Enhances the overall citrus profile to keep the drink vibrant.
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed offers a tangy brightness essential for balancing the sweetness.
- Champagne or prosecco: Chilled adds the cheerful fizz and elevates the cocktail’s sophistication.
- Maraschino cherry or lemon twist: For garnish accents the drink visually while complementing the flavor.
- Sugar for rim: Optional for sweetness and a decorative touch that enhances the celebratory vibe.
How To Make Midnight Kiss Cocktail
- Chill Your Glass:
- Though optional chilling your glass in advance enhances the drinking experience. For a sugared rim run a lemon wedge around the edge of your glass and dip it in sugar for extra taste.
- Prepare the Mixture:
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add the vodka blue curaçao triple sec or orange juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain Into Glass:
- Once the mixture is cold strain it into your prepped champagne flute or coupe glass for a polished presentation.
- Add the Fizz:
- Slowly top the glass with chilled champagne or prosecco. Be gentle to preserve the fizziness.
- Garnish:
- Add a maraschino cherry or twist of lemon to embellish your cocktail. This not only heightens the drink’s presentation but also adds a final pop of flavor.
The bright blue from the blue curaçao always wows my friends. Once I served these at a beach-themed party and got so many compliments on how perfectly it matched the decor!
Storage Tips
Since this cocktail is best consumed fresh avoid storing leftovers as the champagne will lose its fizz. Instead measure out the ingredients for single servings or prepare the base ahead of time without adding the sparkling component which can be added when ready to serve.
Ingredient Substitutions
If you do not have blue curaçao you can try orange liqueur with a drop of blue food coloring. Similarly prosecco can substitute champagne if you prefer a slightly lighter flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Midnight Kiss Cocktail in elegant flute glasses to enhance its refined look. Pair it with finger foods like canapés or even a light fruit dessert for a balanced spread.
This Midnight Kiss Cocktail is sure to be the centerpiece at your next celebration. It is as visually striking as it is delightful to drink.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute champagne with prosecco?
Yes, prosecco is a great alternative to champagne in the Midnight Kiss cocktail. It provides a similar level of effervescence and sweetness.
- → What type of vodka works best?
Both plain vodka and blueberry-flavored vodka complement this cocktail well. Choose based on your flavor preferences.
- → How do I sugar the rim of the glass?
Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the edge into a plate of sugar to create a sugared rim.
- → Can I make this drink non-alcoholic?
To create a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with blueberry syrup, blue curaçao with blue food coloring, and champagne with sparkling water or soda.
- → What garnish works best for this drink?
A maraschino cherry or a twist of lemon provides an elegant finishing touch that enhances both flavor and presentation.