Pointsettia
Brighten up your holiday celebrations with the Poinsettia cocktail, a festive and elegant drink that's as beautiful as its namesake flower. Combining tart cranberry juice, a splash of orange liqueur, and the effervescent sparkle of chilled Champagne or Prosecco, this light and refreshing cocktail strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and citrusy tang. Ready in just 5 minutes, the Poinsettia is an effortless showstopper for holiday parties, brunches, or cozy evenings by the fire. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a twist of orange peel to add a cheerful, decorative touch. With its vibrant red hue and bubbly charm, this sparkling cranberry cocktail is a must-serve for any occasion this season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Cranberry juice
- 0.5 ounces Orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 3 ounces Chilled sparkling wine (such as Champagne or Prosecco)
- 3 pieces Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 1 piece Orange peel twist (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Chill a champagne flute or coupe glass in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before preparing the cocktail.
In the chilled glass, pour in the cranberry juice and orange liqueur.
Slowly top the glass with chilled sparkling wine, pouring carefully to preserve the bubbles.
Gently stir the ingredients with a bar spoon to combine, being careful not to disturb the carbonation too much.
Optional: Garnish the cocktail with a few fresh cranberries and an orange peel twist for a festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Poinsettia cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 2% | |
*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.
