This Poinsettia Cocktail is made with just 3-ingredients and then garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary! Serve these tart, festive Cranberry Mimosas up at brunch or even after the big holiday dinner!
For another delicious mimosa that’s also ready in 5 minutes or less try my Cranberry Orange Christmas Mimosa Punch or Easy Orange Pomegranate Mimosa!
Enjoy some seasonal flavor while admiring the vibrant holiday color in these Poinsettia Cocktails! Bursting with a refreshing, tart cranberry taste these mimosas will cause anyone that sips on one to get into the holiday spirit!
These Cranberry Mimosas are great to enjoy while baking up Easy Cinnamon Rolls on Christmas morning! Or to even unwind with once the holiday dinner rush is over!
Feel free to take some pressure off of the host at the holiday gathering you’ll be attending by bringing a basket filled with the 3 easy ingredients! Let everyone else contribute with desserts and sides while you bring the signature adult beverage of the night!
Ingredient Notes
You’ll love how easy this Poinsettia Cocktail recipe comes together! Simply pour, top, and garnish, no fancy bartending skills required! To make one you’ll need:
- 100% Cranberry Juice – The star of this Cranberry Mimosa giving it its bright red seasonal color and perfectly tart flavor!
- Cointreau – Gives the mimosa a wonderful slight hint of citrusy flavor.
- Sparkling Wine – Choose your favorite bottle of Champagne or Prosecco. Dry sparkling wines are best for mimosas as they mix well with fruit juices!
- Garnishes – Fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary dress these mimosas up perfectly! If you’re feeling fancy you could even give the rims of the glasses a sweet, sparkling sugar finish.
Once you’ve gathered your ingredients you’ll want to make sure they have time to chill before making a mimosa. Nice cold mimosas are both delicious and refreshing!
How To Make A Cranberry Mimosa
Pour the cranberry juice into a stemless champagne flute.
Add Cointreau to the glass.
Top off with champagne or prosecco.
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and cranberries!
Sugared Cranberries make a gorgeous garnish to this simple holiday cocktail!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make Poinsettia Mimosas Ahead Of Time For An Easier Party Prep?
I don’t recommend making these ahead of time since the fizz from the sparkling wine will start to dissipate. This will cause the mimosa to lose its overall bubbly effect as well as taste a bit off.
Is There An Easy Way To Pour And Serve Mimosas For A Large Crowd?
Unfortunately making Mimosas in a large batch messes with the carbonation in the sparkling wine. To serve a crowd I’d recommend setting up an assembly line for quicker pouring!
For the assembly line start by setting out all of the glasses you’ll need. Then go down the line adding the cranberry juice and Cointreau to each. Afterward, go back to the beginning of the line and top each glass off with the prosecco or champagne.
Could I Use Cranberry Cocktail In This Recipe Instead Of 100% Cranberry Juice?
You can, just keep in mind that the cranberry cocktail will be filled with more sugar, making for a sweeter cocktail! Whereas, 100% cranberry juice is sweetened with other fruit juices instead of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.
However, using the two interchangeably will be fine, there just could be a slight overall taste difference.
Poinsettia Mimosas taste best around the holidays when you’re surrounded by friends and family! Here are more delicious adult beverages to enjoy this season!
- Mulled Wine – Cozy up with a warm cup of this spice-filled drink in just 25 minutes!
- Easy Christmas Punch – This delicious holiday party drink can be made alcoholic or not!
- Cranberry Cosmopolitan – An easy-to-make cocktail that’s made with just 5 ingredients in only 2 minutes!
- Cranberry Mojito Punch – Mix this large batch cocktail up in just 10 minutes!
- Refreshing Cranberry Cooler – Made with simple syrup, peppermint extract, cranberry juice concentrate, and club soda!
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Cranberry Mimosa (Poinsettia Cocktail)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces 100% cranberry juice
- ½ ounce cointreau
- 3½ ounces prosecco or champagne
- cranberries for garnish
- rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Add cranberry juice and Cointreau to a fluted glass.
- Top off with prosecco or champagne.
- Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
- Can I Make Poinsettia Mimosas Ahead Of Time For An Easier Party Prep? I don’t recommend making these ahead of time since the fizz from the sparkling wine will start to dissipate. This will cause the mimosa to lose its overall bubbly effect as well as taste a bit off.
- Is There An Easy Way To Pour And Serve Mimosas For A Large Crowd? Unfortunately making Mimosas in a large batch messes with the carbonation in the sparkling wine. To serve a crowd I’d recommend setting up an assembly line for quicker pouring! For the assembly line start by setting out all of the glasses you’ll need. Then go down the line adding the cranberry juice and Cointreau to each. Afterward, go back to the beginning of the line and top each glass off with the prosecco or champagne.
- Could I Use Cranberry Cocktail In This Recipe Instead Of 100% Cranberry Juice? You can, just keep in mind that the cranberry cocktail will be filled with more sugar, making for a sweeter cocktail! Whereas, 100% cranberry juice is sweetened with other fruit juices instead of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. However, using the two interchangeably will be fine, there just could be a slight overall taste difference.
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