Cranberry Mimosa
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Cranberry Mimosa
Description
The Cranberry Mimosa combines sweet and tart elements by mixing orange juice, cranberry juice cocktail, and sparkling wine. Rimming the glass with sanding sugar enhances the drinking experience with a sweet texture contrast. Fresh cranberries and rosemary add aromatic notes and a seasonal appearance. The steps involve preparing a sugared rim, layering the juices carefully before adding sparkling wine, maintaining the bubbles, and garnishing for presentation.
This cocktail is served chilled in a champagne flute or cocktail glass and suits festive gatherings, brunches, or holiday toasts. It pairs well with light appetizers or breakfast dishes that complement its fruity, bubbly profile.
The recipe uses cranberry juice cocktail for sweetness that counters the acidity of orange juice but notes that unsweetened cranberry juice can be substituted at the expense of added tartness. Choosing your preferred sparkling wine such as champagne, cava, or prosecco affects the overall flavor. The recipe is for one serving but can be scaled up for larger groups.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sanding sugar
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
- 4 ounces sparkling wine
- Cranberry fresh; for garnish
- rosemary fresh; for garnish
Instructions
- Place the sugar on a small plate.
- Dip the rim of a champagne flute or cocktail glass in water, then place the rim onto the plate of sugar.
- Turn the glass upright, then add orange juice.
- Pour in the cranberry juice, then the sparkling wine.
- Garnish with cranberries and rosemary, then serve.
Notes
- This recipe serves one but can be easily multiplied for a crowd.
- Sweetened cranberry juice cocktail balances acidity; use unsweetened juice for a tarter mimosa.
- Select any favorite sparkling wine like champagne, cava, or prosecco according to taste and budget.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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