Poinsettia Cocktail
Add a touch of sparkle to your holiday celebrations with the Poinsettia Cocktail, a festive and vibrant drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This elegant cocktail combines tart cranberry juice, zesty orange liqueur, and crisp sparkling wine for a perfectly balanced blend of flavors, making it the ultimate choice for Christmas parties, New Year’s toasts, or any joyful gathering. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s an effortless yet impressive drink that’s sure to dazzle your guests. Garnished with fresh cranberries and a twist of orange peel, this cocktail not only delivers on taste but also serves as a striking centerpiece for your festive table. Whether you're sipping it by the fireplace or raising your glass to toast the season, the Poinsettia Cocktail is a celebration in itself.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 60 ml Cranberry juice
- 30 ml Orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 120 ml Chilled sparkling wine (e.g., Champagne or Prosecco)
- 3 pieces Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 1 piece Orange peel twist (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Chill a champagne flute by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or filling it with ice water for 1–2 minutes. Drain any water from the glass before use.
Pour the cranberry juice into the chilled glass.
Add the orange liqueur to the cranberry juice and gently stir to combine.
Top off the mixture with the chilled sparkling wine, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles.
For an elegant presentation, garnish with a few fresh cranberries and an orange peel twist, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Poinsettia Cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
