Christmas Mimosa co*cktail Recipe (2024)

While a classic mimosa is made with orange juice, this one uses cranberry juice. That makes it a delicious option for the holidays.

Christmas Morning Mimosa

There’s nothing more festive than serving up a cranberry mimosa on Christmas morning. Sip on this easy alcoholic drink for Christmas brunch, with some breakfast bar ideas, or while presents are being unwrapped.

Make this a signature drink for a Christmas co*cktail party and give it a fun name like “jolly old elf” or “poinsettia co*cktail.” It would be fantastic for your red and green Naughty or Nice party.

However you decide to serve it, this holiday co*cktail is sure to be a welcome addition.

Party Tips

Follow these tips for setting up a small co*cktail bar, a bar cart, or a simple tray.

• Pour the cranberry juice into a bottle, a decanter, or a pitcher so it looks pretty on the bar.
• You can pour the Amaretto into a small decanter too.
• Tie a label tag onto the neck of the decanters so guests know what’s inside.
• Keep the prosecco chilled in a traditional ice bucket, or use a larger ice tub and place all three bottles in together.
• Let guests make their own drink. Place a sign on the table, that gives the measurements and directions.
• Place a few premade drinks on a welcome tray near the entrance so guests can grab one as they arrive.
• Use pretty coupe glasses or classic flute glasses for this signature drink.
• Make sugared cranberries for an extra special touch to the garnish. Simply roll fresh berries in simple syrup and then into fine granulated sugar, and let dry.

Ingredients

All you need are 3 simple ingredients, and make sure everything is chilled ahead of time.

• Amaretto liqueur. This is an almond flavored liqueur and gives this drink depth and a little sweetness. A little goes a long way so you only need a little bit. My favorite brand to use is Disaronno.
• Cranberry juice. Cranberries are seasonal fruit that makes this drink festive for Christmas. It’s not too sweet so it pairs well with the Amaretto, and the red color makes it ideal for a signature party drink.
• Sparkling wine. Use your favorite champagne, prosecco or cava for this co*cktail. The effervescence is what gives this drink a celebratory vibe.

How to Make It

If you feel like you need to add ice, I suggest you use oversized ice cubes so it sits in a coup glass and melts slowly.

Add the first two ingredients in a coupe or flute glass and top off with the champagne. Garnish with cranberries.

Substitutions

• You can try adding orange liqueur instead of the Amaretto, or use Frangelico for a hazelnut flavor.
• Use pomegranate juice in place of the cranberry if you like.

FAQ’s

More Christmas Themed Drinks

It’s a great idea to match your drink to your party decorations if you can. Choose one of these co*cktails based on color, and make it your signature party beverage.

• Red Christmas co*cktail with vodka
• Red pomegranate martini with Pama liqueur
• Green champagne Midori co*cktail
• Gold champagne party punch
• Gold Christmas co*cktail with vodka
• White easy eggnog punch
• Winter white grownup “milk” co*cktail