Champagne, cava and prosecco contain the same health-boosting polyphenol antioxidants as red wine - without the teeth staining side effects, according to a study by the University of Reading.
Plus a glass of bubbly contains only about 90 calories. For added fizz, why not try these vitamin-packed recipes, which all serve six...
Skin-saving Bellini
Take 1 tin peaches (puréed), the seeds of 1 pomegranate
Make Fill a third of a glass with the puréed peaches, top up with sparkling wine, and sprinkle with 1tbsp pomegranate seeds.
Result Pomegranate is one of the best sources of free-radical fighting, collagen-boosting antioxidants, according to research from the University of California, Los Angeles. Peaches are high in beta-carotene, important for tissue growth and repair, and may even protect your skin against sun damage.
Brain-boosting berry cocktail
Take 100g frozen mixed berries (thawed), handful mint sprigs.
Make Muddle 2tbsp berries per glass, fill with sparkling wine, mix and add a sprig of mint to decorate
Result Blueberries have been proven to improve your concentration and memory, according to a study by the University of Reading. Berries are also a great source of flavonoids, which can help to protect against degenerative disease. And the mint could help you remember people's names - a study by the University of Cincinnati found that sniffing mint improves concentration, so it's perfect for parties!
Flu-fighting ginger fizz
Take 125g sugar, 1tbsp grated fresh ginger, half a lemon (zested and then sliced).
Make Simmer sugar, ginger and lemon zest with 125ml water for five minutes to make sugar syrup. Cool and strain. Fill a third of a glass with ginger sugar syrup, top with sparkling wine and add a slice of lemon.
Result Ginger has long been used as a cure for colds and flu - probably because of its potent flu-busting combination of magnesium, potassium and copper. Its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties also help your digestive tract - home to all those immune-boosting friendly bacteria. And lemon zest contains limonene, a phyto-chemical with antioxidant effects.
