A Cranberry Mimosa with winter spices is a perfect Christmas Eve or Christmas brunch cocktail. It’s bright and festive, and the bubbles evoke a celebratory mood.

While breakfast or brunch is the classic time to serve mimosas, you can just as easily serve this cocktail in the evening and call it a “Cranberry Sparkler” or “Cranberry Bubbly.” Speaking of evening cocktails, this would be the perfect one to serve for a festive New Year’s toast.
I don’t know about you, but when I think of winter cocktails, I think fun, festive, and cherry. This red, bubbly Christmas mimosa definitely fits that bill. But, you don’t have to serve it just at Christmas or a New Year celebration. It would be equally appropriate for Valentine’s Day or an anniversary celebration.
I’m a firm believer that you don’t necessarily need a special holiday occasion to break out the bubbly. Go ahead, watch the Grammy’s in style, toast your BFF’s latest success, or simply serve with a special brunch for two on that random day you both decided to take off.
FAQs:
I prefer a brut champagne, but there is no need to opt for an expensive bottle when mixing up mimosas since you are mixing in juice and not getting the full flavor of the champagne. Prosecco (from Italy) or Cava (from Spain) are both good options as well. You really can use any dry sparkling wine that you like. Just avoid the sweet sparkles to minimize the chances of a headache later in the day.
While orange juice is the obvious choice for a classic mimosa, try mixing up different flavor combinations. You could use apple cider for a fall mimosa, or try pomegranate, watermelon, grapefruit, or pineapple juices. Hello self-serve mimosa bar to mix things up a bit for your guests.
Simply replace the champagne with seltzer or sparkling water. You could even use ginger ale or a lemon-lime soda.
Ingredients for Cranberry Mimosas:
- Bubbly: Use a dry Champagne, Cava, or Prosseco.
- Cranberry juice: I like to use a pure cranberry juice, but any brand you like will work fine for this recipe. Just keep in mind that some are sweeter than others with added sugars.
- Spiced simple syrup: It's easy to make. Just heat water, coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and whole spices on the stove top. Make ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.
How to Prepare a Cranberry Mimosa:
Cranberry Mimosas with Winter Spices are incredible easy to prepare, and only require three ingredients.
- If you’re rimming your champagne flute, do that first. Dip the rim of the glass in cranberry juice, then dip into sugar. Totally optional, but it adds a festive touch for the holidays.
- Add a half ounce of Spiced Simple Syrup to the glass, then measure in a half ounce of cranberry juice. Pour in five ounces champagne (or sparkling wine, Prosecco, or Cava).
- That’s it, you’re ready for your holiday toast.
Serving Suggestions for Christmas Mimosas:
- Rim your champagne glass with white sugar to mimic a frosty look.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries to add an additional festive touch.
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Recipe Notes:
- Make sure all of your ingredients are cold. A room temperature mimosa is no bueno.
- A classic mimosa is closer to a half and half mix of juice and champagne. Feel free to add a bit more cranberry juice if you prefer.
- Yes, you can prepare a pitcher of mimosas ahead of time, but you will lose a little of the effervescence. I’d recommend preparing it right before serving. Another option is to have the glasses prepped with the juice and syrup, then simply add the cold champagne right before your toast.
- A measured shot glass makes getting the proportions for your drink recipes easy peasy.
- These classic champagne flutes are inexpensive and perfect for serving at a party. Or, you could go with a stemless variety.
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Cranberry Mimosa with Winter Spices
This Cranberry Mimosa with winter spices is a little sweet, a little tart, and definitely bubbly. While breakfast or brunch is the classic time to serve mimosas, you can just as easily serve this cocktail in the evening and call it a “Cranberry Sparkler” or “Cranberry Bubbly.”
Ingredients
- ½ ounce spiced simple syrup
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- 5 ounces champagne
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for rimming glasses)
Instructions
- If you’re rimming your champagne flute, do that first. Dip the rim of the glass in cranberry juice, then dip into sugar. Totally optional, but it adds a festive touch for the holidays.
- Add a half ounce of Spiced Simple Syrup to the glass, then measure in a half ounce of cranberry juice. Pour in five ounces champagne (or sparkling wine, Prosecco, or Cava).
- That’s it, you’re ready for your holiday toast.
Notes
- Make sure all of your ingredients are cold. A room temperature mimosa is no bueno.
- A classic mimosa is closer to a half and half mix of juice and champagne. Feel free to add a bit more cranberry juice if you prefer.
- Yes, you can prepare a pitcher of mimosas ahead of time, but you will lose a little of the effervescence. I’d recommend preparing it right before serving. Another option is to have the glasses prepped with the juice and syrup, then simply add the cold champagne right before your toast.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 756
Note: Nutritional information is an approximation. Different brands and/or quantities will change the nutrition profile.
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