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Festive Cranberry Mimosa

This vibrant holiday drink combines tart cranberries with bubbly sparkling wine to create a visually stunning and refreshing beverage. The recipe involves simmering cranberries to make a flavorful syrup, then mixing it with chilled sparkling wine and garnishes for a celebratory touch. The final result is a sparkling, ruby-red drink with a burst of tartness and a fizzy, sparkling finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 bottle sparkling wine chilled
  • 2 tbsp cranberry syrup see instructions
  • to taste fresh cranberries for garnish
  • 1 sprig mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine sieve
  • Champagne flutes
  • Spoon or stirrer

Method
 

  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, letting the cranberries burst and the syrup thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to extract all the flavor. Let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Chill your champagne flutes in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to keep the drink cold and fizzy.
  4. Pour chilled sparkling wine into each flute, filling about halfway. Be gentle to avoid excessive bubbling.
  5. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the cooled cranberry syrup to each glass, adjusting sweetness to taste. Gently stir with a spoon or stirrer to combine.
  6. Garnish each drink with fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint for a festive look and aroma.
  7. Serve immediately to enjoy the sparkling, tart, and colorful celebration in a glass.

Notes

Chill all ingredients and glasses beforehand for best fizz and temperature. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less syrup as desired. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling water for the wine.