This Easy Cranberry Mimosa Recipe takes a minute to prepare. You only need two ingredients to make this delicious sparkling champagne cocktail.

Cranberry Mimosa

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This Cranberry Mimosa is the perfect holiday cocktail! It only takes a few minutes to prepare and looks beautiful when served.

I also love that you can change the cranberry juice and champagne ratios depending on how strong you want your cocktail. It is a fun twist on the standard mimosa and great for the holidays.

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Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Cranberry Mimosa Drink! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Champagne
Cranberry Juice

Optional - Sugared Rim of the glass, Sugared Cranberries, fresh cranberries, Grand Marnier, Fresh Rosemary sprigs, orange juice, Triple Sec Orange Liqueur

Champagne - You can use champagne, Prosecco, Cava, or any sparkling wine.

Cranberry Juice - Pure Cranberry Juice is going to be tarter than the sweeter Cranberry Juice Cocktail. It is up to you the flavor you prefer.

Cranberry Orange Mimosas - Add a splash of orange juice for a fun new flavor combination.

Equipment Needed

Champagne Flutes

Stemless Champagne Flutes

How to make Cranberry Mimosas

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

The classic mimosa traditionally combines champagne (or another sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice, unless otherwise specified.

We changed the classic mimosa recipe by replacing orange juice with cranberry juice. If you love the orange/citrus flavor, you can easily add orange juice to this recipe.

To make a Cranberry Mimosa, pour the juice first and then the sparkling wine last. This order lets you decide how much champagne you want to add to the cocktail.

The carbonation of the champagne also looks fantastic at the top of this winter cocktail.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead:

These Cranberry Mimosas are not make-ahead-friendly. You don't want to lose the champagne bubbles by having it sit in a pitcher before you can serve it to guests.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

You can use champagne, Prosecco, Cava, or any sparkling wine.

Pure cranberry juice will be tarter than the sweeter cranberry juice cocktail. It is up to you what flavor you prefer.

Vegetarian Option:

This pretty red cocktail is naturally vegetarian!

Vegan Option:

Look for a vegan champagne to make this cocktail safe for a plant-based diet.

Gluten-Free:

Champagne and cranberry juice are naturally gluten-free, making this holiday cocktail a terrific option for gluten-free drinkers.

Alcohol-Free Option/Mocktail:

Replace the champagne with an NA alternative to make alcohol-free Cranberry Mimosas.

Larger Group/More Servings:

The Cranberry Mimosa is not a make-ahead-friendly holiday cocktail. Serve each guest individually so everyone gets a fresh, bubbly beverage.

Sugar-Free:

The written recipe contains 8 grams of sugar per serving; the final nutritional content depends on your mixers. To make it sugar-free, use sugar-free champagne and cranberry juice.

Tips for the Best Cranberry Mimosa Cocktail

Make sure your champagne and cranberry juice are cold/chilled.
If you don't like a strong mimosa, add more cranberry juice and cut back on the champagne.
The raw cranberries are not edible but look amazing in the cocktail.
Add a splash of orange juice to make Cranberry Orange Mimosas. We love this fun new flavor combination as much as the original.
These unbreakable champagne glasses are great for holiday parties. You can get these unbreakable stemless flutes or unbreakable stemless flutes.

What to Serve with a Cranberry Mimosa

This easy, two-ingredient Cranberry Mimosa is one of our favorite drinks to whip up around the holidays and would be a fantastic part of a holiday brunch or breakfast! Here are some menu planning suggestions.

Sides: Cheddar Bay Sausage Biscuits, Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies, Cheesy Green Beans, Apple Stuffing, Sausage Breakfast Biscuit Cups, Cranberry Salsa, Pineapple Stuffing