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Christmas Mimosa Recipe

Servings: 1 mimosa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Drying cranberries:: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
author: Olivia Mesquita
course: Cocktails
cuisine: American
Christmas Mimosa is the perfect Christmas brunch cocktail! Made with cranberry juice and rosemary, it is not only delicious but also beautiful and festive. A great way to celebrate the holiday season!
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Ingredients  

Christmas Mimosa:

  • 2 ounces (about ¼ cup) cranberry juice, cold
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier), cold
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup, cold (optional)
  • 2 ounces (about ¼ cup) chilled sparkling wine
  • Rosemary sprigs to garnish
  • Sugared cranberries to garnish

Sugared cranberries (makes enough for several mimosas):

  • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries

Equipment

Instructions 

Make the sugared cranberries:

  • Combine 1 cup sugar and the water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir the cranberries and stir so they are all evenly coated.
  • Remove the cranberries with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, making sure they are not sticking together. Let it dry for one hour.
  • Roll the cranberries in the remaining sugar, until they are all coated. Let them dry again for another hour. You can make them up to 3 days ahead.

Make the Christmas Mimosa:

  • Combine the cranberry juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup (if using) in a tall champagne flute.
  • Add the rosemary sprig.
  • Pour the champagne and give it a gentle stir.
  • Garnish with the sugared cranberries and serve!

Notes

Making Christmas mimosas for a crowd:

If you want to use a whole bottle of champagne to make mimosas, here are the ingredients:
  • 25 ounces (about 3 1/4 cups) cranberry juice
  • 3/4 cup orange liqueur
  • 3/4 cup simple syrup (optional)
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled sparkling wine
  • Rosemary sprigs to garnish
  • Sugared cranberries to garnish
This will yield about 12 mimosas. You can make them individually or make a big pitcher or punch bowl.

Make ahead:

You can make the sugared cranberries up to 3 days ahead and keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
You can also premix the juice, liqueur and simple syrup (if using) and keep refrigerated overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mimosa, Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 111mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Olivia Mesquita
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American