Cranberry mimosas are a cranberry lover’s version of the standard mimosa. Tart cranberries pair perfectly with a sugar-rimmed glass and sparkling champagne bubbles!
I’m going to get right to the point – this drink right here will lend itself to a holly jolly Christmas! Say hello to the Cranberry Mimosa.
I know some people don’t care for orange juice, but that doesn’t mean they should have to forfeit mimosas at brunch. With that said, these are more than suitable as a holiday party cocktail. The tartness of the cranberry juice pairs perfectly with the sparkling bubbles. It’s a glass full of holiday cheer!
Make sure you rim the glass in sugar – King Arthur Flour Sparkling White Sugar (affiliate link), to be exact. It’s the only kind of sugar that I like to use as a garnish anymore. It’s perfect to rim cocktail glasses and sprinkle on cookies and cupcakes. And no, this is not a paid advertisement for KAF – I’m just a (slightly rabid) fan.
Since we’re talking garnish, I also love adding a few fresh cranberries to each glass. It’s not only a beautiful garnish, it’s a snack! And if you pop them in the freezer, they’ll help keep your drink cold. I love me a multitasker, don’t you?
Spread the cranberry mimosa cheer and tag your photos on Instagram with @stressbaking #stressbaking and follow me so I can see them!
Pro tip: If you’re looking to make these for a crowd this holiday and don’t want to worry about people breaking your nice champagne flutes, I highly recommend these disposable recyclable ones that come in a set of 12. Super cheap, no dishes to worry about, and they hold the alcohol which is really the most important piece. They have one job to do, and they do it well. And you can get them with or without stems!
A cranberry mimosa pairs well with your holiday meals! Here are some pairing ideas:
- Apple Cider Brined Turkey
- Cornbread and Bacon Stuffing
- Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts
- Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Creamy Pureed Parsnips
Want more cranberry recipes?
- Cranberry Bliss Fudge
- Cranberry Bliss Puppy Chow
- Gingerbread Linzer Cookies with Cranberry Filling
- Cranberry Coffee Cake
- Cranberry White Chocolate Bark
Cranberry Mimosa
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Description
A cranberry lover’s version of the standard mimosa. Tart cranberries pair perfectly with a sugar-rimmed glass and sparkling champagne bubbles!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup champagne
- Sparkling sugar, for garnish
- Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Rim two champagne glasses with a little water and then dip in sparking sugar.
- Pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice in a champagne glass.
- Add 1/2 cup champagne.
- Top with a few fresh or frozen cranberries and serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Category: Drinks
Keywords: cranberry mimosa, cranberry mimosas, cranberry cocktail, christmas cocktail
The Janitor says
December 13, 2015 at 7:29 PMOMG your glasses are all dusty too! Are you Miss Havisham?
Amanda says
December 1, 2017 at 4:23 PMI cannot think of a more festive drink. The sugar touch is great. Did you do the photography for this? It is amazing!
Leslie Haasch says
December 1, 2017 at 4:29 PMI did – thank you for the kind words!
Nanci says
February 11, 2018 at 7:45 PMDoes this recipe use cranberry cocktail or unsweetened pure cranberry juice?
Leslie Haasch says
February 12, 2018 at 10:00 AMI use unsweetened pure cranberry juice, but if it’s too tart for you (even with the other ingredients), but can use a cranberry cocktail instead.
Susan Galloway says
December 11, 2018 at 7:34 AMWhat kind of champagne do you use? Maybe I missed it but I didn’t see if you specified. I love sparkling moscato but wasn’t sure if that would work. I hope I can make mine look as pretty as you did ?
Leslie Haasch says
December 11, 2018 at 9:43 AMI didn’t specify because it’s up to you and what you like 🙂 I personally prefer extra dry champagne, but if you like a sweeter one, go for it!
Ardina says
December 12, 2018 at 7:07 AMHow do you make this for a crowd?
Leslie Haasch says
December 13, 2018 at 1:53 PMHi Ardina! I’m not sure how many people you’re looking to serve, but a 1.5L champagne bottle holds ~6 cups (give or take) so if you multiplied this recipe by 5 you’d have enough for 10 people using a single bottle of champagne. Hope that helps!
Lorri Johnston says
December 25, 2018 at 8:49 AMI wonder if this would be a good “pitcher” served drink.? My son and his fiancé are getting married on dec 12.
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Lorri says
December 25, 2018 at 8:51 AMPitcher? Or one of those glass dispensers? Thinking Christmas wedding tipple.
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Leslie Haasch says
December 26, 2018 at 12:27 PMSince it uses champagne that will lose its carbonation, it doesn’t work well mixed in a pitcher like you would with some other drinks.