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    Cranberry Mimosa Recipe

    Published: Dec 6, 2021 · Modified: Dec 26, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

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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 cocktail with just two ingredients?

    It's the garnish that takes this mimosa to a whole new level, making it festive enough for the New Year!

    Cranberry mimosa cocktails on a wood cutting board with fresh cranberries, limes, and rosemary.

    Making cranberry mimosas take minutes and they make such a lovely presentation! For more holiday beverages, check out this Cranberry Moscow Mule cocktail and my favorite Raspberry Moscow Mule Cocktail.

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    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • What Goes Into This Champagne Cocktail
    • How to Make this Cocktail
    • Variations
    • FAQ
    • Top Tips
    • Recipe

    Why We Love This Recipe

    What could be easier than a cocktail with two ingredients? We love that making this Cranberry Mimosa Cocktail is super simple, too.

    You can make this with Prosecco instead for those who don't care for champagne. Either way, it's a delicious and easy drink for the holiday season.

    And for those who don't imbibe, switch to ginger ale for a refreshing cocktail that looks just like the real thing. The kids will love it, too!

    Serve it with this simple charcuterie board for a really festive feast (FULL easy instructions!)

    What Goes Into This Champagne Cocktail

    A bottle of Champagne or Prosecco - you can find great deals on champagne and Prosecco this time of year, but don't wait until the last minute!

    Cranberry juice cocktail - we use the cocktail version and not pure cranberry juice as it can be pretty tart.

    Scroll down to the recipe card for measurements.

    How to Make this Cocktail

    Dip the rim of champagne flutes in corn syrup and then dip into sugar crystals and sprinkles for a festive look.

    Add frozen cranberries to champagne flutes, squeeze a wedge of lime over the cranberries and drop into glass. 

    Flute glasses with cranberries and lime.

    Fill the flute approximately one-third full with cranberry juice cocktail.

    Pouring cranberry juice cocktail into fluted glass.

    Top with champagne to make this pretty Christmas mimosa.  

    Garnish 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!

    Cranberry Mimosas on a wood cutting board with rosemary, limes, and fresh cranberries.

    Makes 4 Servings 

    Variations

    Switching up this cocktail 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 cocktail combines orange juice and champagne. Replace half of the orange juice with cranberry juice for a Cranberry Orange Mimosa.

    Any juice would work, including grapefruit which turns this into a megmosa!

    FAQ

    What's in a traditional mimosa?

    A traditional mimosa is simply sparkling wine and 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 a one of the healthier cocktails.

    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

    This perfect cocktail could also be made with Prosecco. 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 cocktail 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 cocktails, 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.

    If you love any of these recipes, please give it a 5 start rating! It helps others to see it and I appreciate it so much!

    Flat lay shot of cranberry mimosa cocktails with rosemary sprig.
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    Recipe

    Cranberry mimosas on a wood board with champagne in background.

    Cranberry Mimosa Recipe

    These bubbly Cranberry Mimosas are refreshing and delicious. Such a festive cocktail, perfect for any holiday party!
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    Course: Appetizers & Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    Drink Ingredients

    • 1 bottle of your favorite champagne
    • 1 ¼ cup of cranberry juice cocktail 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 cocktail. 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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    1. Shelly

      October 23, 2022 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      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❣️

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        October 23, 2022 at 11:49 am

        Yes! I've done that, too. Delicious!

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