This Cranberry Mimosa is bright, bubbly, and full of color. Made with prosecco, orange liqueur, orange and cranberry juice, and garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary, it’s an easy, festive drink that complements winter brunches and holiday gatherings.
Table of Contents
- The Perfect Christmas Morning Cocktail
- Recipe ingredients
- How to make it
- Other Brunch Cocktails
- Cranberry Mimosa Recipe
The Perfect Christmas Morning Cocktail
Christmas morning is best enjoyed with family and friends, and serving a simple, festive drink adds a special touch. This cranberry mimosa is easy to prepare for a crowd and makes a cheerful addition to any holiday brunch.
Pair these mimosas with brunch dishes like cranberry orange scones, chocolate chip scones, eggs in purgatory, or a simple potato frittata for a memorable table.
Recipe ingredients
Below are the key ingredients and a few helpful notes to make this drink shine.
- Prosecco. Champagne or another sparkling wine will also work.
- Orange juice. Fresh-squeezed is best if available.
- Cranberry juice. Use your preferred brand; unsweetened or slightly sweetened both taste great depending on preference.
- Orange liqueur. Gran Gala, Grand Marnier, or Cointreau add depth; omit for a lighter drink.
- Cranberries and rosemary. Fresh garnishes make the drink look festive.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
How to make it
- Add 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, 2 ounces cranberry juice, and 2 ounces orange juice to a champagne flute.
- Top with prosecco and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a few cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tip: For a crowd, multiply the proportions and mix in a pitcher for easy serving.
Other Brunch Cocktails
If you like prosecco-based drinks, consider these other festive options to round out your menu.
- Caramel Apple Mimosa
- White Christmas Sangria
- Hugo Spritz
- Peach Bellini with Grapefruit Rose Vodka
- Limoncello Spritz
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Cranberry Mimosa
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup prosecco fill the glass to the top
- 1 handful cranberries for garnish
- 1 sprig rosemary for garnish
Instructions
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To a champagne flute, add the orange liqueur, orange juice, and cranberry juice.
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Stir gently to combine.
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Fill to the top with prosecco.
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Garnish with cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are very cold since no ice is used.
- Frozen cranberries work well as garnish and act like ice.
- Strain fresh-squeezed orange juice if you prefer no pulp in the drink.
- Scale the recipe for larger groups by multiplying the ingredients.
- Adjust cranberry juice to taste for a sweeter or tarter mimosa.
- Substitute Grand Marnier, Solerno, or Triple Sec if desired, or omit the liqueur for a lighter cocktail.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.