Cranberry Mimosa Recipe
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Festive cranberry mimosas made with chilled champagne and cranberry juice. A simple, sparkling holiday cocktail that’s perfect for Christmas morning, brunch or New Year’s Eve.
2-Ingredient Cranberry Mimosa (Poinsettia Cocktail)
If you’re looking for a festive cocktail that takes barely any effort, cranberry mimosas are always a hit. They’re crisp, bubbly and bring the best holiday color to the table with just two simple ingredients.
The bright cranberry flavor pairs perfectly with chilled champagne and looks gorgeous in a flute, it’s no wonder they are also called Christmas mimosas! If you love easy bubbly cocktails, you might also like an apple cider mimosa for fall gatherings.
Why I Love This Recipe
- This festive cocktails take less than five minutes to make with just two ingredients.
- The bright red color makes them perfect for a Christmas holiday brunch with my gingerbread French toast casserole or serve as a starter with Christmas wreath salad!
- You can dress them up with fresh cranberries, rosemary, or a sugar rim and they still feel effortless.
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with directions below.
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- Cranberry juice: Use 100% cranberry juice for a tart, crisp mimosa or cranberry cocktail for a sweeter flavor. Make sure it’s well-chilled so the drink stays bubbly.
- Champagne: A dry or semi-dry brut champagne is preferred but prosecco works great for a sweet cocktail. Pop it in the fridge a few hours before serving for the best fizz.
How to Make Cranberry Mimosas
Chill the champagne and cranberry juice so the drinks stay crisp and bubbly.
Pour the champagne into a flute, then top it with cranberry juice.
The bubbles rise beautifully and give that festive red sparkle.
Add a few cranberries or a sprig of rosemary for an easy garnish and serve right away while everything is still icy cold.
Recipe Tips
- Keep everything cold. Chilled champagne and cranberry juice help the bubbles last longer and keep each sip refreshing.
- Pour slowly. Adding the juice after the champagne keeps the fizz and prevents the drink from overflowing.
- Sweeten to taste. For a sweeter mimosa, use cranberry cocktail instead of 100% cranberry juice or add a splash of simple syrup.
- Use easy garnishes. Fresh or frozen cranberries help keep the drink cold, a sprig of rosemary adds a subtle holiday aroma, and a small lime wedge brightens the flavor.
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Cranberry Mimosas
Ingredients
- 3 onces cranberry juice
- 3 ounces brut champagne
Optional: Lime wedge
Instructions
- Pour the champagne into a champagne flute. Let the bubbles settle.
- Add the cranberry juice to the flute.
- Serve cold.
Notes
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Variations
- Try prosecco or sparkling rosé for a slightly sweeter or fruitier mimosa.
- Swap cranberry juice for pomegranate or cherry juice for a different holiday color.
- Add a splash of orange liqueur, like Cointreau or Grand Marnier, for a citrus boost.
- Make a non-alcoholic version with sparkling cider, sparkling grape juice, or ginger ale. It still feels bubbly and festive without the champagne.
- Add a sugar rim by dipping the glasses in lime juice, then sparkling sugar for extra sparkle.
FAQs
You can use 100% cranberry juice for a crisp, tart flavor or cranberry cocktail for a sweeter mimosa. As long as it’s well-chilled, either works.
A dry or semi-dry champagne or prosecco pairs well with the sweetness of the juice. Brut champagne is the classic choice and keeps the drink balanced.
Chill the champagne and cranberry juice ahead of time, then set them out as a self-serve mimosa bar. Guests can pour champagne first and top with juice so the drinks stay bubbly and fresh. I don’t advise pre-mixing the cocktail as the fizz will dissipate before serving.
