Best Cranberry Mimosas Cocktail Recipe
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Best Cranberry Mimosas Cocktail Recipe
Description
The Best Cranberry Mimosas combine orange juice, cranberry juice, and champagne or sparkling wine in balanced proportions, generally 1:1:2 by volume, poured carefully into a flute to preserve bubbles. The drink highlights the tartness of cranberry juice complemented by the citrus brightness of orange juice. The choice of cranberry juice affects sweetness and tartness; pure cranberry juice offers a sharper note than blends or sweetened cocktails. Using fresh-squeezed orange juice will enhance freshness.
The champagne or sparkling wine adds carbonation and dryness, with Brut or Brut Extra Dry preferred for balance. Pouring the champagne slowly helps avoid overflow. The cocktail is suitable for occasions where a light, bubbly drink is desired. Non-alcoholic versions use sparkling water or cider instead.
Garnishes such as fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, or orange peel can add visual appeal and subtle aromas. Using the correct flute size ensures proportions remain balanced. This cocktail is straightforward to prepare and offers a festive alternative to traditional mimosas.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces orange juice chilled, fresh squeezed is best
- 2 ounces cranberry juice chilled (see notes, pure
- 4 ounces champagne or Sparkling wine, or non-alcoholic substitute chilled
- Garnish fresh cranberries, fresh rosemary and/or orange peel, optional garnish
Instructions
- Pour the orange juice in the champagne flute, followed by the cranberry juice, and top it off by slowly pouring the Champagne, sparkling wine or non-alcoholic sparkling beverage. Enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust ingredient amounts for smaller flutes by reducing proportions equally to maintain balance.
- Use pure cranberry juice for more tartness or cranberry cocktail juice for a sweeter taste; add simple syrup if too tart.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice improves flavor, but bottled juice can be used.
- Pour champagne slowly to prevent overflow and preserve carbonation.
- Substitute sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine for a virgin mimosa version.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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