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This Cranberry Mimosa recipe is as perfect for an elegant party or holiday brunch as it is for a lazy Christmas morning. How easy is a co*cktail with just two ingredients?
It's the garnish that takes this mimosa to a whole new level, making it festive enough for New Year's Eve!
Making cranberry mimosas takes minutes and they make such a lovely presentation! For more holiday beverages, check out this Cranberry Moscow Mule co*cktail and my favorite Raspberry Moscow Mule co*cktail.
This drink is so good, you should start making it now. I mean, why not test it out?! And if you're looking to make this for a crowd, this Christmas Punch is very similar, but just a tad more boozy.
Why We Love This Recipe
Just like the classic mimosa, what could be easier than a co*cktail with two ingredients? We love that making this Cranberry Mimosa co*cktail is super simple, too.
You can make this with Prosecco instead for those who don't care for champagne. Either way, it's delicious, easy, and the perfect drink for the holiday season.
And for those who don't imbibe, switch to ginger ale for a refreshing co*cktail that looks just like the real thing. The kids will love that one, too!
Serve it with this Breakfast Charcuterie Board for Christmas brunch, this simple charcuterie board, or one of these Brie Cheese Recipes for a festive feast later in the day (easy instructions!)
What Goes Into This Holiday Mimosa
A bottle of Brut Champagne or Prosecco - we like Une Femme Sparkling Wine right now and you can get it at Target!
Cranberry juice co*cktail- we use the co*cktail version and not pure tart cranberry juice as it can be pretty sour.
We like serving this perfect holiday co*cktail in a fluted champagne glass.
Scroll down to the recipe card for measurements.
Variations
Switching up this co*cktail would be easy as so many other things pair with it.
Adding a simple dash of vanilla adds sweetness and turns this into a Vanilla Cranberry Mimosa.
The standard mimosa signature co*cktail combines orange juice and champagne. Replace half of the orange juice with cranberry juice for a Cranberry Orange Mimosa.
Any variety of fruit juices would work, including citrus juice like grapefruit, which turns this into a megmosa! Now you know!
Add a half ounce orange liqueur to make a Poinsettia co*cktail.
How to Make this co*cktail
Dip the rim of the glass in corn syrup and then dip into colorful sugar crystals for a festive look.
Add frozen cranberries to champagne flutes, squeeze a wedge of lime over the cranberries, and drop into a glass.
Fill the flute approximately one-third full with cranberry juice co*cktail.
Top with champagne to make this pretty Christmas mimosa.Keep the bottle of champagne on ice until you finish it.
Garnish this perfect co*cktail with a sprig of rosemary and fresh cranberries if desired.
A serving tray with extra whole cranberries and rosemary is a festive way to greet arriving guests and will put everyone in the holiday spirit!
Makes 4 Servings
FAQ
What's in a traditional mimosa?
A traditional mimosa is simply sparkling wine and fresh orange juice. Many restaurants also serve mimosas with champagne.
Are mimosas healthy?
Depending on which juice you pair with the sparkling wine, mimosas can be one of the healthier co*cktails.
Is champagne healthier than wine?
It depends on the wine, but typically, champagne does have fewer calories than wine. A glass of red wine can have upwards of 150 calories versus about 100 for champagne.
Top Tips
For a virgin variety, use ginger ale. Festive for the kids at holiday parties or for those who don't drink alcohol.
Be sure to pick up cranberry juice co*cktail as regular pure cranberry juice can be quite sour. A little simple syrup will help to sweeten it up if that's what you have.
For those cutting down on sugar, the regular cranberry juice mixed with club soda is a nice drink, too.
You'll want to have food on hand whenever you're serving co*cktails, and we have you covered! Check out this delicious Maryland Crab Dip recipe, my favorite on this list of cream cheese dip recipes.
For more appetizers, check out these easy appetizers for a crowd or these savory mini tart recipes.
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Cranberry Mimosa Recipe
These bubbly Cranberry Mimosas are refreshing and delicious. Such a festive co*cktail, perfect for any holiday party!
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Course: Appetizers & co*cktails
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Kelly Stilwell
Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- 1 bottle of your favorite champagne
- 1 ¼ cup of cranberry juice co*cktail divided
Garnish Ingredients
- frozen cranberries
- rosemary sprigs
- lime slices
- corn syrup
- festive sugar crystals sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions
Dip the rim of the glass in corn syrup and then dip into sugar crystals for a festive look.
Add frozen cranberries to champagne flutes, squeeze a wedge of lime over the cranberries and drop into glass. Fill the flute approximately ⅓ full with cranberry juice co*cktail. Top with champagne.
Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cranberries if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 169mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was first published on December 6, 2021, and has been updated for clarity.
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Shelly
I've actually added low calorie cranberry juice along with orange juice over the years to cut back on the sweetness of the oj. I'll definitely be trying this over the holidays❣️Reply
Kelly Stilwell
Yes! I've done that, too. Delicious!
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