Champagne

Champagne is the premier sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. French Champagnes are typically made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.  The most commonly found types of Champagne found in the U.S. are Brut, which is a dry Champagne, Blanc de Noirs, from red grapes and Blanc de Blanc, from white grapes, and Rose, which is referred to as Pink Champagne. Demi-Sec is the sweetest Champagne.

Substitute For Champagne

If you don't have Champagne you can use one of these appropriate substitutes:

To replace with a beverage without alcohol:

• You can serve a simple ginger ale
• OR - Serve soda water or sparkling water such as Perrier
• OR - For dessert making use Champagne extract

To replace Champagne with another beverage with alcohol

• Serve a California sparkling wine
• OR - Italian Prosecco is a good substitute
• OR - Spanish Cava which will be fruitier, less dry