Champagne Gummy Bears | The Easiest Bubbly Party Treat You’ll Ever Make

Two ingredients, zero effort, and a whole lot of fun – these Champagne Gummy Bears are the boozy bite-size treat your next party has been waiting for.

The Story Behind These Champagne Bears

Some of the best recipes are born from a moment of pure, spontaneous creativity — and these Champagne Gummy Bears are proof of that.

This one goes back to our time stationed on Kwajalein Atoll. Summers there were full of softball games — multiple nights a week — and the usual crowd-pleasers I’d been bringing were starting to feel a little routine. Jello shots, custom cocktails-to-go, the usual suspects. I’d made vodka and rum gummies before and always loved them, but one afternoon as I stood in front of our bar staring at our stash of chilled champagne (we always kept bottles at the ready — you truly never know when a moment calls for a celebration), something clicked.

Right next to the champagne sat a bulk bag of gummy bears I’d been using as homework motivation for our youngest. Of all my girls, she was the one who responded to the gummy bear reward system — each of my kids is wonderfully different, even growing up in the same house with the same parents. In a flash of inspiration, those two things came together and Voila! Champagne bears were born.

Ingredients:

• Gummy Bears – your favorite brand or a bulk bag
• Champagne – no need for anything fancy; a budget-friendly bottle is perfect
• 2 oz. disposable cups

Pro Tip: Prosecco, Cava, or any sparkling wine works perfectly here too. Each brings a slightly different flavor profile to the champagne gummies. Dry varieties tend to let the fruit flavor of the gummies shine; sweeter sparkling wines amplify that candy sweetness.

How to Make Champagne Gummy Bears

Step 1: Fill your Cups

• Place 5-7 gummies into each 2 oz disposable cups.
• Using 2 oz disposable cups place 5-7 n each container.

Step 2: Pour the Champagne

• Pour just enough champagne over top of the gummies to cover them completely. The bears will absorb the liquid as they soak, so make sure they are fully submerged.

Step 3: Refrigerate Overnight

• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum on 9 hours or overnight. The longer they soak, the more champagne flavor the bears absorb – they’ll plump up noticeably.

Step 4: Enjoy!

• Pour off the remaining champagne and serve with toothpicks. They’re best enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator or cooler.

Build a Full Party Spread Around Your Bubbly Bears

Champagne Gummy Bears pair perfectly with other sippable and snackable favorites from our site. Here are some crowd-pleasing pairings to round out your cocktail party or celebration spread:

• The Golden Hour – A Champagne Cocktail — a gorgeous champagne cocktail that’s a natural companion to your bubbly bears.
• Easy Tropical Party Punch with Rum — a big-batch crowd-pleaser for guests who prefer something fruity and tropical
• Adult Ice Cream Drinks — rich, creamy, and indulgent; a perfect dessert-style complement to the bubbly bears
• Boozy Pops — another make-ahead frozen party treat that fits right alongside champagne gummies on any party table
• Afternoon Lemonade — bright, refreshing, and easy to batch for a group
• The Paloma — a citrusy, crowd-pleasing cocktail perfect for warmer weather gatherings
• Cranberry Slush — a gorgeous frozen slush that’s wonderful for holiday parties and New Year’s celebrations
• Spicy Chex Mix — the savory, crunchy snack that balances out all the sweet bubbly bites perfectly

Looking for more cocktails, party bites, and celebration recipes? Browse the full Cooks with Passion cocktail collection.