What To Eat With Champagne?

Champagne conjures images of fancy New Year’s Eve parties or celebrating a promotion or new baby. Champagne is luxury, five-star restaurants, and black tie. Or is it? Like any beverage, Champagne can be high-class and low-brow. It is a beverage that goes with any food and every activity. Read on to learn more about what champagne is and what makes it special. Then, we will explore some ideas of the best foods to enjoy with your next glass of bubbly!

The Best Foods to Pair With Champagne

Traditional Champagne is a sparkling wine that is made in the Champagne region of France using traditional methods. Winemakers all over the world produce sparkling wine and you may know it by the names prosecco and spumante, among others. However, only the wines from Champagne can use the name by law. Other makers use a variety of labeling. Champagne is unique because it is fermented in its bottle, which is what makes it bubbly.

Champagne with Breakfast or Brunch

Mention the words “Champagne” and “brunch” to anybody and they will immediately think of mimosas. While this cool, citrusy drink is a brunch mainstay for a good reason, there are so many other ways to pair your bubbly with breakfast or brunch.

A traditional Champagne breakfast includes items like salmon and caviar, as well as pastries. But Champagne goes with everything, so why not pair a grapefruit mimosa with vegetarian eggs benedict? A simple flute of Champagne would go wonderfully with lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry syrup. For a lighter option, whip up a Champagne fruit salad to have with an assortment of muffins.

Champagne with Dinner

Oysters, lobster, duck, and crab are all excellent compliments to Champagne at dinnertime. But if you’re having a lowkey dinner at home with friends, fancy foods don’t fit the bill.

Instead, why not serve up a bubbling pan of baked mac and cheese and some crispy fried chicken? Easy one-pan pork roast with potatoes and carrots is an easy and satisfying meal that practically begs for a light, crisp glass of champagne. And if you really want something simple, get a crockpot and actually cook with your Champagne in addition to drinking it! Champagne chicken is a true crowd-pleaser that’s good for family dinners and office potlucks alike.

Champagne with Snacks

Watching the ballgame with some buttery, salty popcorn? Enjoying a movie with potato chips or chocolate? Why not drink a glass of champagne instead of your usual beer or wine? The lighter taste of Champagne can help cut the richness of your snacks.

Champagne with Friends

By far, the best way to enjoy Champagne is with friends. Whether you are getting together for a long-overdue dinner out or a fun game night in, choose Champagne to drink. It’s a lower-calorie option than hard liquor and may actually make you drink less than still wine.

Beware, though! Those bubbles can have you feeling tipsy pretty quick, so pace yourself! You don’t want to fall while playing Twister. And being tipsy will make you an easy mark during Trivial Pursuit.

Final Thoughts

Despite traditional thinking, Champagne isn’t just a drink for celebrations or fancy get-togethers. You can enjoy Champagne morning and night. Whether you drink it or cook with it, Champagne is a flavorful beverage with a crisp taste that goes well with everything. Enjoy it at home and in restaurants, alone and with friends. Always remember to be responsible when you consume alcohol and if you’re drinking, please don’t drive, even if all you have is Champagne.