Want a drink that tastes great, is fun, and is very easy to make? Say hi to the Cranberry Mimosa!
The tart cranberry juice and bubbly champagne make the perfect drink for brunch, holidays, or any time you want to celebrate. It’s colorful, beautiful, and only takes a minute to make.
Let’s get some bubbly and make this!
Ingredients
- ½ cup of chilled cranberry juice
- ½ cup of chilled champagne or prosecco
- Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- Rosemary sprig (for garnish, optional)
Equipment
- A tall glass or a champagne flute
- Measuring cup (not required; you can just look at it)
Instructions
- Cool down your ingredients
Before you start, make sure your cranberry juice and champagne are very cold. - Pour the champagne
Put chilled champagne or prosecco in your champagne flute until it is half full. - Put in cranberry juice
Pour cranberry juice into the glass slowly until it is full. - Add the garnish and serve.
Add some fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary to the top for a festive touch. Serve right away and have fun!
Tips for the Perfect Cranberry Mimosa
- Take it easy! Put the champagne and juice in the fridge ahead of time so they are cold when you make mimosas.
- Choose the juice you like best. If you like things sour, go for 100% cranberry juice. If you like things sweet, try a cranberry cocktail.
- First, pour the champagne. It helps the drink mix naturally and keeps the bubbles in it.
- Garnish makes it look fancy. Adding a sprig of rosemary and a few cranberries makes the look instantly better!
- Don’t fill it too much. When you add the juice, leave some space at the top of the glass so it doesn’t spill.
Variations
- For a fun twist, use pomegranate juice instead of cranberry juice.
- If you don’t want alcohol, you can use sparkling cider or sparkling water.
- For a cranberry-orange mimosa, add some orange juice.
- Add a little honey or a sugar-rimmed glass to make it sweeter.
Storage
It’s best to make cranberry mimosas fresh. If you have extra champagne, put a champagne stopper on it and keep it in the fridge for up to two days. You can keep cranberry juice in the fridge for up to a week if you seal it up.
Conclusion
The easiest way to add some sparkle to any event is with cranberry mimosas. They’re easy to make, beautiful, and taste great. This drink is always good, whether you’re throwing a brunch, celebrating the holidays, or just treating yourself. I’d love to hear how yours turned out. Please leave a comment below and let me know! Cheers! 🍻