You’ll also love Fall Spiced Old Fashioned and Jamaican Rum Punch. Perfect for everything from Thanksgiving dinner and Friendsgiving gatherings to Christmas brunch (paired with this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole or a batch of my cinnamon rolls) and a New Year’s Eve toast, this bubbling mimosa adds true holiday flare without a ton of extra work! #easyentertaining
What is a Mimosa?
A traditional mimosa is made with citrus juice (typically orange juice) and champagne. Mimosas are often served with brunch, but they also make the perfect party cocktail. The addition of cranberry juice in this mimosa recipe makes it a festive cocktail that can easily be served from Thanksgiving to Christmas and right on through New Year’s. We won’t even blame you if you serve it to your Valentine!
Why You’ll ♡ This
Festive – The addition of cranberry juice is like decorating a tree with lights. It just puts it in the holiday mood! Easy – Three ingredients and 60 seconds. Honestly, that’s all it takes. The hardest part will be opening the bottle. Versatile – Serve this Christmas cocktail for your holiday brunch or with Christmas Eve dinner.
Tools Needed
A pitcherGlasses or mason jars for serving.
Ready to make this festive Christmas cocktail? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Cranberry Orange Mimosa
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
In a large pitcher, combine sparkling wine, cranberry juice, and orange juice.Gently stir to combine and pour into champagne flutes.Garnish with fresh cranberries and serve.
Expert Tips
For a fresh, boldly citrus flavor, we recommend using fresh-squeezed orange juice in this cocktail recipe.Serve within 15 minutes of making this cocktail for the best flavor.Don’t use a cranberry juice cocktail. Use 100% pure cranberry juice for the best sweet-tart flavor.
Pro Tip: Using a champagne flute or other type of tall, thin glass helps preserve the bubbles.
Delicious Variations
Garnish it – Add a few fresh cranberries or a sprig of fresh rosemary to the glass. You can also add an orange wedge or a little twist of orange peel.Rim it – wet the edge of the champagne glass with a piece of citrus and dip the rim in sugar for a sparkling, frosty effect. Go a step further and use vanilla bean sugar for an added burst of flavor.Swap your juice – Orange and cranberry juice are classic options, but other juices work well too. Experiment with grapefruit, pineapple, and pomegranate. Take is over the top – Add a splash of orange liqueur such as Triple Sec. And if you are feeling really brave, add a bit of vodka.
Make Ahead and Storage
Mimosas are at their best within 15 minutes of being prepared. The bubbles will start to settle, and they just won’t be as tasty, so we don’t recommend you prep this in advance. However, you do need to make sure all of your ingredients are well chilled!
FAQs
How Do I Choose a Sparkling Wine?
Mimosas are typically made with dry champagne. Delicious, yes, but the price tag for champagne is higher than sparkling wine, so that’s what I usually choose. There are lots of different sparkling wines available so choose one that you like. You are adding a fair amount of juice, so you probably don’t need a top-shelf label. Italian prosecco is a nice choice. It’s affordable and still really flavorful. Yes! In a champagne glass, combine ½ cup of sparkling wine, ¼ cup of orange juice, and 1 tablespoon pure cranberry juice. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and enjoy!
How Do I Make This Without Alcohol?
If you don’t enjoy alcohol or want to make something for the kids to enjoy, you can make a non-alcoholic mimosa! Combine the juices as directed and replace the sparkling wine with sparkling cider, sparkling juice, or for a less sweet taste–sparkling water.
I’m Not a Fan of Orange Juice. Will I Like This?
No problem! Just leave out the orange juice! The magic formula here is roughly 1 part juice to 2 parts sparkling wine. Replace all of the orange juice with cranberry juice, and you will have a bright red festive cocktail.
Serving Suggestions
Spicy Roasted Cashews.Baked French Toast Casserole.Instant Pot Turkey Breast.
More Cocktail Recipes
White Russian Cocktail.Fall Spiced Old Fashioned Cocktail.Jamaican Rum PunchMulled Wine.Pomegranate Martini.Easy Festive Fruit Punch.
Friends, these sweet cocktails go down soooo easily, so make sure to drink responsibly and be mindful of your consumption.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my festive cocktail recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog
