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Cranberry Mimosa

This festive brunch cocktail combines tart cranberry syrup with sparkling wine for a bubbly, colorful drink. The homemade cranberry syrup adds vibrant flavor and a striking red hue, making each sip feel like a celebration with a refreshing, slightly tart finish. Perfect for holiday mornings or special gatherings, it’s an easy yet impressive beverage to serve.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar granulated or honey/agave syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups sparkling wine chilled, like prosecco or champagne
  • 0.5 lemon lemon for fresh juice and garnish
  • optional fresh mint or lemon twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine sieve
  • Measuring cups
  • Flute or pint glasses
  • Spoon or stirrer

Method
 

  1. Combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the cranberries to burst and release their juices, while stirring occasionally. This takes about 10 minutes and fills your kitchen with a sweet, tart aroma.
  3. Once the cranberries have burst and the syrup has thickened slightly, strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to extract all the juice. Discard the solids and let the syrup cool completely.
  4. Refrigerate the cooled cranberry syrup for at least 2 hours or overnight, so it’s thoroughly chilled and ready to use.
  5. Pour the chilled cranberry syrup into each glass, filling about halfway, then add ice if desired for extra chill.
  6. Slowly top each glass with chilled sparkling wine, pouring gently at an angle to keep the bubbles lively and prevent overflow.
  7. Garnish each drink with a few fresh cranberries, a twist of lemon, or a sprig of mint for visual sparkle and aroma.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant colors and refreshing tartness of this festive mimosa.

Notes

For an extra touch, rim glasses with sugar or add a splash of orange liqueur to the syrup before serving.