Sparkling Cranberry Mimosas
A festive, easy-to-make holiday drink featuring tart cranberry juice, bubbly champagne, and fresh cranberries. Perfect for brunches, parties, and celebrations, this mimosa brings a vibrant pop of color and flavor to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) chilled champagne or sparkling wine (dry brut recommended)
- 1 cup (8 oz) 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened or sweetened)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier, optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for rimming glasses and sugaring cranberries)
- Ice cubes (optional, for extra chill)
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons sugar onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of each champagne flute with a slice of orange or water, then dip into the sugar to coat.
- Chill champagne, cranberry juice, and glasses in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- In each glass, pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice. If using orange liqueur, add about 1 teaspoon per glass.
- Top each glass with 1/2 cup chilled champagne or sparkling wine, pouring gently down the side to preserve bubbles.
- Garnish each flute with 3-4 fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. For sugared cranberries, roll washed berries in simple syrup, then in sugar, and let dry for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately while bubbly is fresh.
Notes
Chill all ingredients thoroughly for best fizz. Pour champagne last to avoid overflow. For non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water. Sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs add festive flair. Assemble just before serving for maximum bubbles. Use frozen cranberries as garnish and chilling cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
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