Orange Cranberry Mimosa Cocktail
A festive, bubbly cocktail that combines orange juice, cranberry juice, and sparkling wine. Bright, sweet, and tart—perfect for brunch, the holidays, or any celebration!
Equipment
- Champagne flutes or tall glass
- Small pitcher or mixing glass
- Jigger or measuring cups
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice bucket
- Cocktail picks
Ingredients
- 2 oz orange juice fresh is best
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 3 oz sparkling wine champagne, prosecco, or cava
- orange slices for garnish
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- 1 splash lemon juice optional
- 1 dash cinnamon or cinnamon stick optional
- 0.5 oz Cointreau or orange liqueur optional
- ice optional
Instructions
- Chill your champagne flutes and sparkling wine.
- Pour orange juice and cranberry juice into your glass or small pitcher.
- Add Cointreau or lemon juice if using, then stir gently.
- Slowly top with sparkling wine to avoid overflowing.
- Garnish with an orange slice, cranberries, or a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
Any sparkling wine works—prosecco is sweeter, brut is dry. Fresh orange juice makes a big difference. Mix juices ahead but add sparkling wine just before serving for maximum bubbles. For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water instead.