Poinsettia Sipper with Cocktail Variation
Celebrate the season with the Poinsettia Sipper, a refreshingly vibrant holiday drink that’s perfect for any gathering! This non-alcoholic cranberry-orange punch combines tart cranberry juice, sweet orange juice, and effervescent sparkling water for a delightful beverage that’s light, fizzy, and festive. For an extra touch of decadence, garnish with floating fresh cranberries and zesty orange slices. Hosting a cocktail party? Easily transform this into a sparkling Prosecco cocktail with a splash of Cointreau for a sophisticated twist. With just 10 minutes of prep time and an optional customizable sweetness level, this versatile drink is a crowd-pleaser that shines at any holiday celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (optional)
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 4 slices orange slices (for garnish)
- 2 cups chilled Prosecco (optional, for cocktail variation)
- 0.5 cups Cointreau or orange liqueur (optional, for cocktail variation)
Instructions
In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, sparkling water, and orange juice. Stir gently to mix.
Taste the mixture, and if additional sweetness is desired, stir in simple syrup one tablespoon at a time until the desired sweetness is achieved.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld. If you're short on time, serve immediately over ice.
To serve, pour the Poinsettia Sipper into glasses over ice, leaving a little room for garnish.
For garnish, float a few fresh cranberries and an orange slice in each glass.
For the cocktail variation: Reduce the sparkling water to 1 cup, and add chilled Prosecco (2 cups) and Cointreau (1/2 cup) to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine and follow the same serving instructions.
Serve immediately and enjoy this festive drink with friends and family.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.8 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1540 mg | 33% | |
*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.
