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Festive Cranberry Mimosa

This sparkling cocktail combines the tartness of homemade cranberry syrup with bubbly sparkling wine, creating a bright and festive drink perfect for winter celebrations. The process involves simmering cranberries to create a vibrant syrup, then mixing it with champagne and garnishes for a visually stunning, refreshing sip. Its final appearance is a deep ruby hue with bubbles dancing to the top, topped with fresh cranberries and mint.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, thawed
  • 1/2 cup sugar can substitute honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cranberry syrup prepared and chilled
  • 1 bottle sparkling wine brut Champagne or sparkling Prosecco
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur Grand Marnier, triple sec, or Cointreau
  • fresh for garnish cranberries for garnish
  • fresh for garnish mint sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine sieve
  • Champagne flute
  • Muddler or spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. Combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, mashing cranberries slightly with the back of a spoon as they soften and release their juices, filling the air with a sweet-tart aroma. Continue simmering for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and the cranberries burst.
  2. Pour the hot cranberry mixture through a fine sieve into a jar or bowl, pressing gently to extract as much syrup as possible. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 1 hour to chill and thicken further.
  3. Once chilled, measure about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cranberry syrup into each champagne flute. Gently pour the sparkling wine over the syrup, filling the glass about halfway.
  4. Add a splash of orange liqueur to each glass, then top off with more sparkling wine, being careful to preserve the bubbles. Gently stir with a spoon or muddler to combine the flavors without losing fizz.
  5. Garnish each mimosa with a few fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint for a festive, colorful finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the lively bubbles and vibrant flavor.