Champagne Margarita Recipe: Best Tequila and Champagne Cocktail

A Bubbly New Take on the Timeless Margarita

The Champagne Margarita offers a sophisticated, effervescent update to one of the world’s most beloved cocktails, finishing the drink with a generous pour of champagne or sparkling wine. This champagne tequila combination brings together zesty lime citrus, the distinctive smoothness of tequila and the celebratory fizz of sparkling wine, resulting in something that feels simultaneously elegant and approachable.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply marking a special moment, this sparkling margarita recipe is remarkably straightforward to put together at home, yet delivers results that look and taste genuinely impressive. Built on the trusted Margarita foundation, tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice and agave syrup, the recipe is completed with a splash of champagne or sparkling wine that lifts the whole drink beautifully.

What you get is a champagne margarita cocktail with real vibrancy and character, ideal for everything from weekend gatherings to milestone celebrations.

Flexibility is one of this sparkling margarita’s greatest strengths. Fresh orange juice makes a wonderful substitute for orange liqueur if that’s what you have available, lending a slightly gentler citrus note to the finished drink. When it comes to sweetener, simple syrup, honey or cane syrup are all perfectly good alternatives should agave syrup be out of reach.

Although sparkling cocktails are crafted with all manner of spirits, it’s the tequila at the heart of this recipe that keeps it rooted in authentic Margarita tradition. The bubbles don’t reinvent the drink, they refine it, turning a well-loved classic into a champagne margarita cocktail that’s ready to rise to any occasion worth celebrating.

Salt, Lime and the Art of the Perfect Rim

Adding a salted rim to your Champagne Margarita is more than a finishing touch, it’s a flavour decision. The salt works to temper both the sweetness and the acidity of the cocktail, pulling all the elements together for a remarkably well-rounded sip that lets the champagne and lime truly shine.

Beyond salt, the rim is your chance to get creative. Sugar, chilli powder or finely grated lime zest all make for excellent alternatives, depending on your mood and what you’re serving alongside.

Rimming your glass is simple, just follow these steps:

1. Spread salt, sugar or a Margarita mix across a shallow plate or bowl.
2. Run a wedge of lime around the outside edge of each glass to moisten it.
3. Tilt the glass and press the rim gently into the mixture, coating only the outer edge.
4. Give the glass a light shake to remove any excess before pouring.

The Altos Champagne Margarita: Our Signature Recipe

For those in search of a truly refined sipping experience, our Altos Champagne Margarita delivers on every level. At its heart is Altos Tequila Reposado, a premium spirit crafted exclusively from 100% blue agave harvested in the highland regions of Jalisco, Mexico, and it makes all the difference.

What sets this sparkling margarita apart from the rest is a carefully considered list of ingredients: sage-infused agave syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, pear purée and a finishing pour of champagne. The sage-infused syrup in particular brings a distinctive herbal warmth and depth that elevates the whole drink. Whether you’re mixing it up in autumn or simply looking for an excuse to celebrate, this champagne margarita cocktail is always a sensational choice.

The creative mind behind this remarkable flavour combination is Dré Masso, who drew his inspiration from six months spent under the tutelage of Julio Bermejo, the celebrated creator of Tommy’s Margarita. For Dré, this champagne tequila creation was both a heartfelt tribute to his mentor and a toast to the 10th anniversary of Altos Tequila, a brand he helped bring to life.

This champagne margarita cocktail is anything but ordinary. Here’s everything all the ingredients you will need to make it at home:

1. 30ml Altos Reposado, 100% agave
2. 20ml Freshly squeezed lime juice
3. 20ml Infused agave syrup
4. 20ml Pear purée
5. 30ml Champagne to top

Not sure what to serve at your next gathering? Follow these steps to mix up a showstopping champagne margarita:

1. Combine the tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and pear purée in a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels thoroughly chilled.
3. Fine strain into a chilled coupette glass.
4. Top with well-chilled champagne.
5. Finish with a fresh sage leaf or a garnish of your choice to add a final flourish.

More Ways to Make a Champagne Margarita

Fruity or refined, simple or elaborate, with Altos, there’s a sparkling margarita to suit every palate. Here are a couple of variations worth adding to your repertoire:

Strawberry Champagne Margarita

There’s a good reason strawberries are among the world’s most popular fruits, their natural sweetness, juiciness and nutritional value make them an outstanding addition to cocktails. Folded into a margarita champagne cocktail, they bring a fresh, fruity brightness that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients:

1. 60ml Tequila
2. 60ml Freshly squeezed lime juice
3. 60ml Orange liqueur
4. 8–10 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
5. 2 splashes of champagne or sparkling wine of your choice
6. Salt for the rim (optional)

Method:

1. Muddle the strawberries thoroughly in a large glass or cocktail shaker.
2. Pour in the lime juice, followed by the tequila and orange liqueur, and stir to combine.
3. Fill your prepared glass with ice.
4. Strain the mixture into the glass and top with champagne.
5. For an elegant finishing touch, garnish with whole strawberries or lime slices.

Tip: Swap in frozen strawberries to create a Frozen Strawberry Champagne Margarita, equally delicious and wonderfully refreshing.

Explore our full collection of tequila recipes and let your next cocktail adventure begin.

Pink Champagne Margarita: A Recipe Worth Celebrating

Few cocktails manage to be both visually stunning and genuinely delicious, the Pink Champagne Margarita achieves both effortlessly. This sparkling margarita was made for special occasions: think bridal showers, lazy Sunday brunches and Valentine’s Day evenings. The twist is beautifully simple, swap standard champagne for its rosé counterpart and watch the whole drink transform.

Ingredients

1. 60ml Tequila
2. 60ml Lime juice
3. 60ml Orange liqueur
4. 2 splashes of pink champagne
5. Simple syrup or sweetener of your choice

Method

1. Pour the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup into a glass and stir well to combine.
2. Add ice and finish with a generous splash of pink champagne.

How to Make Simple Syrup at Home

Measure out equal parts sugar and water into a small saucepan and bring to the boil.
Lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring until every last grain of sugar has dissolved.
Remove from the heat and leave to cool completely before using.

Simple syrup keeps well in the fridge for up to three weeks, make a batch ahead and it’s ready whenever you need it.

Meet the Tequila Behind the Cocktail

Olmeca Altos is a premium 100% agave tequila, grown and crafted in the highland regions of Jalisco, Mexico. The agave plants thrive at an altitude of 2,100 metres above sea level, a condition that produces a naturally sweeter agave, and ultimately, a champagne tequila experience that’s perfectly suited to cocktail making.

After harvesting, the agave hearts are slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens for a full three days, rendering them tender and full of flavour before milling begins. The crushed agave then undergoes the time-honoured Tahona stone process, a method with over 400 years of history, which draws out a distinctively smooth, richly aromatic cooked agave character.

From there, the agave fibre and juice are fermented using our own proprietary yeast strain before being distilled in copper pot stills in carefully managed small batches, a process designed to preserve quality at every single stage.

Clean, smooth and carrying a gentle smokiness, Altos Reposado stands as our most decorated tequila expression. It’s the natural choice for this champagne margarita cocktail, and honestly, the finest way to raise a glass and celebrate. Go on, you deserve it.