Description
This 2-Ingredient Cranberry Mimosa, also known as the Poinsettia Cocktail, is a festive and refreshing drink perfect for holiday celebrations. Combining crisp cranberry juice with sparkling wine, it’s elegantly garnished with sparkling sugar, fresh cranberries, and a rosemary sprig for a beautiful presentation and a burst of holiday flavor.
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 4 ounces cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail)
- 8 ounces sparkling wine (champagne or prosecco)
For Garnish
- Sparkling sugar (for rimming the glasses)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Fresh rosemary sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Glass Rims: Lightly moisten the rims of two champagne glasses with a bit of water or simple syrup, then dip each rim into sparkling sugar to create a festive, sweet crust.
- Add Cranberry Juice: Pour 1/4 cup (2 ounces) of cranberry juice into each prepared champagne glass.
- Add Sparkling Wine: Carefully pour 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of sparkling wine, such as champagne or prosecco, into each glass over the cranberry juice, allowing the layers to mix gently.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each cocktail with a few fresh or frozen cranberries and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Serve immediately to enjoy its full effervescence and festive aroma.
Notes
- Use 100% cranberry juice rather than cranberry cocktail for a less sweet, more tart flavor.
- Sparking sugar can be made by mixing granulated sugar with edible glitter or coarse sugar crystals for extra sparkle.
- The rosemary sprig not only adds an elegant look but also imparts a subtle herbal aroma complementing the cranberry.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling wine with sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling cider.
- Serve immediately after preparation to preserve the bubbles and fresh taste of the sparkling wine.
