If you're looking for something special to serve at your next dinner party or event, why not try a sparkling wine cocktail? Sparkling wine is a very versatile alcohol that can complement a wide range of different drinks, it comes in a variety of sharp and subtle types and flavours, including Cava, Brut, Prosecco, Rosé, and Lambrusco, all of which can be used in cocktails.

To bring you the finest sparkling wine cocktail recipes, we have partnered with Lyme Bay Winery. Lyme Bay Winery is a family-run business based in Devon’s beautiful Axe Valley, dedicated to producing delicious and award-winning English Wine, Fruit Wine, Cider, Mead, Liqueurs and Spirits. 

Made in the traditional way using bottle fermentation, Lyme Bay Winery’s exquisite English sparkling wines use only the finest quality grapes. All of the wines are award winning and gluten-free.

The following cocktails will utilise Lyme Bay Winery’s Brut Reserve NV and Sparkling Rosé NV wines. To discover the full range of drinks, visit the Lyme Bay Winery website. 

We've collated five of the best sparkling wine cocktail recipes for you to try. From a Pomegranate and Rose Royale, to the more exotic Pineapple Mimosa, there's something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get mixing, these recipes are sure to impress your guests.

Pomegranate & Rose Royale

The first sparkling wine cocktail on our list is the Pomegranate & Rose Royale. This cordial cocktail is easy to make, using a mix of our Pomegranate & Rose cordial with Lyme Bay Winery's Sparkling Rosé, it's a delightfully fruity drink with delicate botanical notes. 

 You will need:

• Frobishers Pomegranate & Rose Cordial

• Lyme Bay Winery's Sparkling Rosé NV

Method:

1. Pour in the Frobishers Cordial (we suggest filling about 1/10th of the glass)

2. Fill the remainder of the glass with the Sparkling Rosé

3. Optional: Top with pomegranate seeds 

Sparkling Lemon & Mint Julep

This light and refreshing beverage utilises Lyme Bay Winery's Brut Reserve Sparkling Wine, with our Lemon & Mint Cordial, which elegantly complements the citrusy wine flavour, for a fresh and fruity Summer cocktail.

 You will need:

• Frobishers Lemon & Mint Cordial

• Lyme Bay Winery's Brut Reserve NV

Method:

1. Pour in the Frobishers Cordial (we suggest filling about 1/10th of the glass)

2. Fill the remainder of the glass with the Brut Reserve 

3. Optional: Top with mint sprigs & decorative lemon peel

Sloe & Raspberry Fizz

Sparkling wine is great match for the tangy and tart taste of our Sloe & Raspberry Cordial. With a sharp and fizzy flavour, mellowed with a handful of fresh mint sprigs, this vibrant cocktail is sure to be a crowd favourite. 

 You will need:

• Frobishers Sloe & Raspberry Cordial

• Lyme Bay Winery's Brut Reserve NV

Method:

1. Pour in the Frobishers Cordial (we suggest filling about 1/10th of the glass)

2. Fill the remainder of the glass with the Brut Reserve

3. Optional: Top with Mint Sprigs 

Cranberry Poinsettia 

A twist on the classic Poinsettia, this classy cocktail containing Lyme Bay Winery’s Brut Reserve NV is great for entertaining in any season. 

You Will Need:

• 50ml Frobishers Cranberry Juice

• 25ml Triple Sec

• 75ml Lyme Bay Winery Brut Reserve NV 

• To Garnish: 1 Fresh Bay Leaf

1. Chill the triple sec, cranberry juice, champagne and a martini glass in the fridge until cold.

2. Pour the triple sec and cranberry juice into the chilled glass, then slowly top up with the sparkling wine and garnish with a bay leaf.

Pineapple Mimosa

Perfect for brunch or afternoon tea, a Pineapple Mimosa is a mellow cocktail with a tropical tang. 

You Will Need:

• 60ml Frobishers Pineapple Juice 

• 15ml Triple Sec (orange liqueur eg cointreau)

• 90ml Lyme Bay Winery Brut Reserve NV

1. Put the pineapple juice and triple sec in a champagne flute. 

2. Stir gently to combine.

3. Top up the glass with sparkling wine and serve.

We hope you enjoy trying out these sparkling wine cocktails, if you're feeling inspired and inventive, why not experiment and create your own cocktails. Lyme Bay Winery's Brut Reserve NV and Sparkling Rosé NV are both great wines to mix with any of our cordials and fruit juice, so get creative and let us know what you come up with.

Ready to shop? You can build a box of your favourite Frobishers soft drinks online, choose from Cordials, Sparklers, Pressé Cans, Fruit Juice and Fusions and have it delivered on a day of your choice - ideal when planning ahead for special occasions.

Don't forget to share your creations with us on social media by tagging us @frobishersjuices or by using the hashtag #frobishers.