While I’ve had New Year’s Eves that fall on both sides of the glittery skirt/sweatpants spectrum, I’ve always enjoyed celebrating it. The eternal optimist and calendar junkie in me relishes the idea of a scheduled fresh start. Plus, I’m a lover of any excuse to celebrate with some bubbly (especially Strawberry Champagne), a cheese ball, and sharing a night with a few people I care about. This year, I’ll be pouring these raspberry champagne floats when the clock strikes midnight (and maybe Hot Buttered Bourbon for a nightcap). All you need to do is scoop the sherbet and pop the cork—or find a semi-brave, able-bodied person to do it for you—and it’s a party. To eat these sherbet or sorbet champagne floats, start with your spoon (unlike these traditional Champagne Punch)—the first few bites taste like a fizzy, grown-up sundae—then ditch the flatware and progress to sipping. As the sherbet melts, the frothy liquid becomes rich, creamy, and fizzy. It’s nearly impossible not to have a good time when you have one of these silly pink drinks in your hand (the same goes for a Cranberry St. Germain Cocktail).
How to Make Raspberry Champagne Floats
This easy New Year’s Eve cocktail (and dessert) is here to be sweet, flirty, and fun, and made with just two simple ingredients (like this Kir Royale).
The Ingredients
Champagne. Makes any gathering feel instantly festive and fancy. You could also go for cava or prosecco or any other nice, dry bubbly that looks like a good deal at the liquor store. (Buy a second bottle and try an Apple Cider Mimosa for New Year’s brunch.)Sherbet. Turns everyday bubbly into a creamy dreamy dessert perfect for celebrating any occasion. You could also go for sorbet as a dairy-free alternative.
The Directions
What to Serve with Champagne Floats
White Chocolate Creme Brulee with StrawberryChocolate Sandwich Cookies with Raspberry Cream Cheese FrostingStrawberry Shortcake TrifleHeart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies
HAPPY NEW YEAR. See you next year!
