There’s something perennially festive about the effervescence of sparkling wine. While a glass of champagne defines New Year’s Eve and milestone events, adding your favorite bubbly to a refreshing cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate all year round!
MixedUp Bar at Royal Palms

Try the Marie Antionette at MixUp Bar at Royal Palms, which features local Arizona gin, honeysuckle liquor topped with sparkling wine. A perfectly balanced, refreshing libation perfect for celebrating any occasion.
Second Story Liquor Bar

At Second Story Liquor Bar, enjoy a delicious variation of the French 75, substituting the traditional gin or cognac with Belle Paire, a lovely pear liqueur from Provence that adds an elegant fruitiness that will have you ordering another (and another). We'll raise our glass to that!
ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho

The Apricot Spritz at ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho is an inventive take on an Aperol Spritz. In addition to Aperol, you'll taste gin and luxardo apricot – a tasty liquor from the fruit itself, topped with bubbly, as always!
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

For a superb 1800s-era champagne cocktail, head to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Even if you haven’t booked a room, you’ll want to visit to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, including the classic Champagne cocktail made with sparkling wine poured over an Angostura bitters- soaked sugar cube.
Zinc Bistro

Sometimes, a nice glass of plain champagne hits the spot, and what better place to enjoy this beloved French drink than at Zinc Bistro. Take a seat at the zinc-topped bar in this Paris- inspired restaurant to enjoy one of many selections of the delicious bubbly wine.
Whether it’s American sparkling, French Champagne, Italian prosecco or Spanish cava in your cocktail, these Scottsdale sparklers are guaranteed to turn any occasion into something special.
Christina Barrueta is an award-winning food, beverage, and travel writer who has contributed to publications including PHOENIX magazine, SOMM Journal, and Time Out. She is the author of Arizona Wine: A History of Perseverance and Passion, the Phoenix Cooks cookbook, and the forthcoming Phoenix Eats + Drinks, a sequel to Phoenix Cooks releasing November 4. Inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame, she has also been recognized with honors including PHOENIX magazine’s Best Food Blog and Arizona Foothills’ Favorite Food Website, Best Food Instagram, and Most Influential in Valley Food.


