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Cranberry Mimosa

Cranberry mimosa is a festive cocktail featuring a vibrant homemade cranberry syrup combined with bubbly sparkling wine. The process involves simmering fresh cranberries with sugar to create a bright, tart syrup, then gently mixing it with chilled champagne for a shimmering, seasonal drink. The final appearance is a ruby-red, bubbly glass garnished with fresh cranberries and mint, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries washed and sorted
  • 1/2 cup sugar white granulated or honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 oz champagne or sparkling wine well chilled
  • optional fresh cranberries and mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Funnel
  • Champagne flute or tall glass
  • Sauce spoon or masher

Method
 

  1. Combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and let it bubble for about 10 minutes, until the cranberries burst and release their juice, filling the pan with a fragrant, tart aroma.
  3. Use a spoon or masher to gently mash the cranberries in the pan, encouraging more juice to release and enhancing the vibrant color.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly for a few minutes.
  5. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or jar, pressing gently to extract maximum flavor and color. Discard the solids.
  6. Chill the cranberry syrup in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until thoroughly cold.
  7. Pour about 2 ounces of the chilled cranberry syrup into each champagne flute.
  8. Gently top off each glass with 4 ounces of chilled champagne or sparkling wine, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles.
  9. Gently stir the mixture to combine the syrup and bubbly, watching the bright red syrup swirl into the sparkling wine, creating a shimmering, festive drink.
  10. Garnish each glass with a few fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint for a beautiful, fragrant touch.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy the sparkling, tart, and colorful holiday toast.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, let the syrup sit overnight in the fridge before mixing. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the syrup. Garnish with additional fresh cranberries for a seasonal presentation.