Plan the perfect celebration with this guide to how many glasses of champagne in a bottle, plus tips on chilling, glassware, serving temps, and magnum bottles for larger groups.
The sound of a champagne bottle popping is the universal sound for “let’s celebrate”! And when you take that first sip and those bubbles tickle your nose, it’s absolute magic. Celebrating a special occasion with a bottle of champagne is one of the best food and wine experiences in the world.
Whether you’re hosting a toast at a wedding, enjoying a round of mimosas with the gals at brunch, or sharing a romantic bottle of wine with your partner, knowing how many glasses of champagne in a bottle is essential to pull off the perfect event. After all, is there anything worse than empty champagne glasses?!
Let’s explore how many glasses of champagne are in a standard bottle, and if you’re entertaining a larger crowd, whether it’s worth opting for magnum bottles. Need help coming up with just the right Instagram caption for your festivities? This list of champagne captions and quotes has got you covered!
TL;DR: There are 6 glasses of champagne in a bottle if you use a standard pour. If you’re serving champagne as part of a toast, there are 7 to 8 glasses per bottle.
How Many Glasses of Champagne in a Bottle?
A bottle of champagne has between 5 to 7 glasses, depending on how big your pour is. The average pour is around 125 to 150ml – this means you fill the champagne flute to 2/3 of the glass.
How Many Bottles of Champagne Will I Need for a Toast?
If you’re opening a bottle of champagne to use in a toast, expect to pour a slightly smaller amount than if you’re serving champagne as part of a meal, or with appetizers. If you’re pouring champagne for a toast, you can get between 7 to 8 glasses of champagne per bottle.
How Many Bottles of Champagne Will I Need for Mimosas?
Mimosas and brunch go together like, well, mimosas and brunch! Because mimosas are a mixed drink (sparkling wine and orange juice), you won’t need as much champagne as you would with a full pour.
Most mimosa recipes call for equal parts champagne to juice, so you can expect to get around 10 glasses from a single bottle of sparkling wine.
Tip: If you’re throwing a group brunch for a baby shower or bridal party of 20 people, assume each guest will have two mimosas, you would need around 4 bottles of champagne. However, as with toasts, err on the side of having too much rather than too little, and remember that there will always be some guests who might want a heavier pour of champagne in their mimosa! (No judgment here!)
Are Magnum Bottles of Champagne Better for Larger Groups?
For larger gatherings, a magnum of champagne, which contains 1.5 liters of champagne (the equivalent of two standard bottles), is sometimes the best way to go. First, magnums standout on a table. And, if you’re trying to make your guests go ‘wow’, this is the way to go.
Buying magnum bottles of champagne also means you have fewer bottles to open, which can make serving easier. Magnums are also budget-friendly, with the purchase price being slightly less than 2 separate bottles purchased together.
Tips
- Pour the glass half full for a toast, and two-thirds full for a regular pour.
- When planning a milestone event like a wedding, birthday, or anniversary where a toast is expected, count the number of guests and divide that number by 7 to estimate how many bottles you’ll need.
- A foolproof way to always have the correct amount of champagne for a toast is to purchase 1 or 2 extra bottles, just in case.
- Serve champagne between 46°F to 50°F, or 8°C and 10°C. The key is to not serve the champagne too cold, which can hide the flavors, or too warm, which is just really unpleasant.
- The easiest way to chill champagne is by placing it in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 hours. If you’re short on time, place the bottle in a bucket filled with ice and water for about 30 minutes. Just don’t put the bottle in the freezer – speaking from personal experience, here.
- Always open a bottle of champagne away from other people in the room.
- Champagne is part of a celebration, so there’s no need to worry about how to hold a wine glass properly. Just enjoy the moment!
FAQ
What Type of Glasses to Use for Champagne?
There are 3 types of glasses you can use for champagne including:
Champagne Flutes: Tall and thin flutes are the best way to see all of those glorious bubbles rising to the top of the glass.
Champagne Tulips: Similar to flutes but with a wider bowl, tulips allow for a better release of the aroma of the champagne, enhancing the flavor profile while also maintaining effervescence.
Coupe Glasses: These ultra elegant wide-brimmed glasses have a spectacular vintage feel. Personally, they’re my favorite. Whenever I have a coupe glass of champagne, I feel like I’m at the Paris Ritz in the 1920s!
TIP: You can find amazing vintage champagne coupes, and vintage champagne glasses in general, at thrift stores and antique stores.
How many bottles of champagne do I need for 20 guests?
If you’re serving Champagne with appetizers or a first course, you will need 4 bottles of champagne for 20 guests. This works out to 5 glasses per bottle. In other words, everyone will have one glass of champagne.
If this is a holiday celebration, and you expect your guests to drink a bit more, go with 6 bottles, you those that want a top off don’t have empty glasses.