Inside: Learn how to make a Champagne Margarita with tequila, lime, and bubbly. This easy recipe is perfect for celebrations or adding sparkle to your cocktail game!
Y ou know that feeling when you want to celebrate something—but you also want tequila in the mix because life’s complicated?
Enter the Champagne Margarita, the sparkly lovechild of a classic margarita and a glass of bubbly. It’s festive, it’s fizzy, and it’s basically a party in a glass.
And guess what? You don’t need to be a professional mixologist to whip this up. If you can stir, pour, and pretend you’re on a yacht (real or imagined), you’ve got this. Let’s make some magic. ✨

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Ingredients
- 1 oz tequila (blanco will give you a crisp white look, but reposado is a smoother finish. read my guide on the best and worst tequilas for a margarita)
- .75 oz Cointreau (or triple sec, but Cointreau just feels fancier, ya know?)
- .5 oz fresh lime juice (none of that bottled stuff, please—I’m begging you)
- 1 bar spoon of simple syrup (translation: just enough sweetness to balance the sass)
- 2 oz champagne (or sparkling wine—your wallet, your rules)
Optional, but highly recommended: A salted rim. Because salt + margaritas = a love story for the ages.

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The How-To (No Overcomplicated Steps Here)
- Prep the Glass.
If you’re into a salted rim (and honestly, why wouldn’t you be?), grab a lime wedge and run it around the rim of your flute. Dip the rim into a plate of salt and admire your handiwork. You’re basically a margarita Picasso. - Shake It Like You Mean It.
In a cocktail shaker, measure your tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice, close it up, and shake until your arms feel like you’ve done a mini workout. (Bonus points for dramatic shaking moves.) - Pour and Top.
Strain the shaken goodness into your prepared glass over fresh ice. Now the fun part: Pour in the champagne. Watch those bubbles do their thing. 🥂 - Sip and Celebrate.
Take a sip and marvel at your mixology skills. You just combined two of the most glorious things—tequila and champagne—into one glass. Who even needs a reason to celebrate at this point?
For more simple tequila cocktails, check out these five easy tequila recipes you can whip up at home.
Champagne Margarita Recipe

Champagne Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 oz tequila
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 bar spoon simple syrup
- 2oz champagne (or prosecco or sparkling wine)
- Salt for rim
Instructions
- Rub lime juice around the rim of a chilled champagne flute
- Combine all ingredients except champagne and salt in a cocktail shaker with ice
- Shake for 30 seconds then strain into champagne flute
- Top with champagne
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Pro Tips for Maximum Margarita Awesomeness
- Play with the Bubbles. Not all champagnes are created equal. Go for something dry (like Brut) to keep things balanced. Sweet bubbly + tequila = a sugar hangover waiting to happen.
- Upgrade Your Tequila Game. If you have a favorite top-shelf tequila, now’s the time to flex. You’re only using 1 oz, so treat yourself.
- Garnish Goals. Feeling extra? Add a lime wheel or a twist of citrus peel for a pop of color. (Yes, Instagram is calling.)
And if you’re a fan of festive twists, you might love trying holiday-themed margaritas like this Christmas Margarita made with cranberry juice.

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Why You’ll Love This Cocktail
It’s everything you didn’t know you needed in a drink. Fizzy, citrusy, with just enough tequila kick to remind you you’re still alive. Serve it at brunch, a holiday party, or just because it’s Tuesday and your to-do list is judging you.
One sip, and you’ll be like, “Why haven’t I always put champagne in my margaritas?” Answer: Because now is your moment. Cheers to being fancy, fun, and just a little bit extra! 🥂🍹
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