Next time you celebrate the new year or another special occasion, add these sugared champagne-soaked grapes to your spread. They’re an elegant, grown-up bite—grapes soaked in champagne, rolled in sugar, and served frozen for a crisp, festive treat.
These sparkling grapes make a lovely addition to bridal showers, brunches, New Year’s Eve parties, graduations, and other gatherings where you want a simple yet sophisticated snack.
What I love about Champagne Soaked Grapes
- Playful, elegant snack for adults
- Perfect appetizer for New Year’s Eve
- Lovely addition to brunch menus
- Can be prepared ahead of time
Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients create this festive snack. Scale the quantities to suit your crowd.
Here’s what you need:
- Green grapes (seedless)
- Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
- Granulated sugar
You’ll also need a large bowl, a zipper bag or bowl for tossing with sugar, and an airtight container for storage.
How to Make Them
1. Place grapes in a large bowl and pour enough champagne over them to cover. Refrigerate and let the grapes soak for at least 12 hours.
2. Drain the champagne from the grapes, then add the grapes to a zipper bag or a bowl with the granulated sugar.
3. Shake or toss gently until each grape is fully coated in sugar.
4. Transfer the sugared grapes to an airtight container and freeze for about two hours to firm up.
5. When ready to serve, arrange the frozen champagne-soaked grapes on a platter and enjoy.
Tips and Tricks
These grapes are best served frozen for a refreshing, crunchy texture.
Storage: In an airtight container, sugared champagne grapes will keep at room temperature for about 24 hours, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
If you prefer a stronger flavor, add a splash of vodka to the champagne while the grapes soak. You can also pop a few into a glass of bubbly to chill and flavor the drink.
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Keep a batch in the freezer for an easy, elegant treat any time you need one. This recipe takes minimal hands-on time and yields a memorable, crowd-pleasing snack.
Champagne Soaked Grapes
Equipment
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Medium bowl
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Zippered bag (optional)
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Airtight container
Ingredients
- 3 cups green grapes, stems removed
- 1 cup champagne
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
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Place grapes and champagne into a bowl to cover the grapes.
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Soak the grapes for at least 12 hours.
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Drain grapes.
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Place sugar in a bowl or bag and toss grapes with the sugar until fully coated.
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Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for two hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.