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Cranberry Mimosa

Cranberry mimosa is a festive, bubbly drink that combines tart fresh cranberries with sparkling wine, creating a visually appealing and refreshing beverage. The process involves simmering cranberries into a flavorful syrup, then layering it with chilled champagne for a sparkling, jewel-toned presentation. The final drink is light, slightly sour, and perfect for celebrating fall and winter gatherings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated or simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine chilled
  • optional lemon twist or fresh cranberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine strainer
  • Champagne flute or wine glass
  • Stirring Spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine the cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook until the cranberries burst and the syrup becomes fragrant and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and strain the syrup through a fine strainer into a bowl, pressing gently to extract all the juices. Discard the solids.
  4. Allow the syrup to cool slightly or refrigerate until ready to use. It should be bright, fragrant, and a little sticky.
  5. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the cranberry syrup into each champagne flute or wine glass.
  6. Gently top off each glass with chilled champagne or sparkling wine, filling about three-quarters full.
  7. Gently stir the drink to combine the syrup and bubbly, being careful not to lose too much fizz.
  8. Garnish each glass with a few fresh cranberries and a twist of lemon or a lemon zest for a festive touch.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the sparkling, tart, and vibrant drink with its jewel-like appearance.

Notes

For a sweeter drink, add more syrup; for a lighter one, use less. You can prepare the cranberry syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Garnish with extra cranberries or citrus for added visual appeal.