There's a certain glamour to both cocktails and champagne, so it's no surprise that glamorous stars like Marilyn Monroe have come to be associated with champagne cocktails — and that some champagne cocktails have been named after stars, including Marilyn Monroe.
The Marilyn Monroe champagne cocktail is made from a base of champagne or sparkling wine, some apple brandy (or regular brandy and apple juice, if you have no apple brandy), and a dash of Grenadine syrup.
Marilyn Monroe Ingredients
Ingredients for Marilyn Monroe Recipes
- Apple Brandy
- Grenadine Syrup
- Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Optional Ingredients for Marilyn Monroe
- Crushed Ice
- Cherries
- Regular Brandy
- Apple Juice
Marilyn Monroe Preparation
Equipment Needed for Marilyn Monroe
- Champagne Saucer
- Spoon for Stirring
Preparation Time for Marilyn Monroe
- 5 minutes for mixing and serving
Serving Tip: Be sure to chill your champagne or sparkling wine well in advance.
Marilyn Monroe Recipes
Basic Marilyn Monroe Recipe
You need:
- 1oz Apple Brandy
- 4oz Champagne or Sparkling Wine
- 1 dash Grenadine Syrup
- Cherries
Mix:
- Gently stir together Apple Brandy and Champagne or Sparkling Wine, taking care to preserve carbonation.
- Add a dash of Grenadine Syrup
- Garnish with Cherries, if desired
Marilyn Monroe's Stunt Double
Apple Brandy isn't easy for everyone to find, so the next best thing — a stunt double, if you will — is a combination of regular brandy with some apple juice. This isn't as good as the real thing, brandy made from apples, but it gives you some of the flavor and kick.
You need:
- Apple Juice
- Brandy
- 4oz Champagne or Sparkling Wine
- 1 dash Grenadine Syrup
Mix:
- Gently stir together Apple Juice, Brandy and Champagne or Sparkling Wine, taking care to preserve carbonation.
- Add a dash of Grenadine Syrup
- Cherries
