The Poinsettia Cocktail is a cranberry champagne cocktail that is both stunning and refreshing. With only three ingredients and a bright red hue, it is vibrant in appearance and flavor. This recipe is simple to make at home, making it perfect for Thanksgiving or your next holiday gathering!
Serving a cocktail that is both vibrant and easy on the palate is key when hosting. While the name and vibrant color are perfect for the holidays, this Poinsettia cocktail can be enjoyed all year round.
Poinsettia Cocktail Recipe
Just three ingredients are all you’ll need to make a Poinsettia cocktail for yourself or for a crowd. For one cocktail:
- 3 ounces Cranberry Juice- make sure you use 100% cranberry juice for this recipe
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau (or other good quality orange liqueuer)
- Champagne to top
How to Make a Champagne and Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- Dip your glass in corn syrup to lightly coat the rim
- Roll the rim in gold sprinkles
- Pour the Cranberry juice and the Cointreau into the glass.
- Stir gently.
- Top with Champagne.
- Drink and enjoy!
You can also make a mocktail by swapping champagne for sparkling grape juice and the Cointreau for a splash of orange juice. This is a perfect alternative for those who don’t drink alcohol, pregnant women, and kids.
How to Serve
Since no ice is involved, it’s important to chill ingredients prior to making the drink. Serve in champagne flutes with gold sprinkles rimming the glass. Top the glasses with champagne right before serving to ensure freshness followed by a few cranberries.
Other Thanksgiving Cocktails
- Drunk Turkey (LINK)
- Cranberry Gin Fizz
- Red Sangria
- Orange Whiskey Cocktail
Poinsettia Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau ex. orange liqueur
- Champagne to top
- gold sprinkles optional
- corn syrup optional
Instructions
- Dip your glass rim and coat lightly with the corn syrup.
- Rim the glass with the gold sprinkles.
- Pour the cranberry juice and the Cointreau into the glass.
- Stir.
- Top with Champagne.
- Drink and enjoy!
MAHeastrup says
I just happened on your site. I LOVE it. Your cocktails are always so simple and so delicious. Even a non-bartender like myself can look like an expert.
I am loving the Holiday list. I am going out to purchase some of the indgredients tomorrow to get a head start on taste tasting. (The best part)
Keep up the great cocktails.