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The Poinsetta: A Classic Holiday Champagne Cocktail

November 21, 2018 by Maggie Jones 1 Comment

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Champagne, orange and cranberry make The Poinsettia the perfect holiday cocktail
Holiday party season is here and this festive sparkling Champagne cocktail is my favorite way to impress guests without much fuss.  The classic Poinsettia is a beautiful drink bubblin over with traditional holiday flavor that is deceptively simple to prepare.

The poinsettia is a classic holiday champagne cocktail

Seasonal flavors of orange and cranberry are the perfect compliment to a celebratory glass of Champagne – or, as we make it at Chez Jones, Prosecco.  Because there’s no ice, I like to serve it with frozen cranberries to keep things crispy cold while adding a little extra holiday flair. If you opt not to use frozen cranberries, just be extra sure that the ingredients are well-chilled before serving.

This orange and cranberry cocktail was made for holiday parties

A Poinsettia is very easy to make in a batch – just combine one part orange liqueur and four parts cranberry juice in a pitcher and keep it chilled with a handful of frozen cranberries. Serve guests by pouring a quarter cup or so’s worth into a champagne glass and top off with the sparkling wine and an orange twist.  Leave the pitcher out so guests can serve themselves.  This is a super easy cocktail and there’s no need for perfection.

The poinsettia is a champagne cocktail ideal for holiday parties

The strong flavors in this cocktail mean you can use a budget sparkling wine.  Save the fancy stuff for toasting straight!  I’d recommend  using a brut wine to prevent the cocktail from being too sweet.  I’m also careful to use pure cranberry juice – not cranberry cocktail. The tartness balances the sweetness of the orange liqueur perfectly for me.  The only other ingredient is a twist of orange peel to provide a heavenly aroma.

Champagne, orange and cranberry make The Poinsettia the perfect holiday party cocktail

Put this on the menu for your next holiday party and you won’t be disappointed!

Poinsetta Recipe: A Classic Holiday Champagne Cocktail

Poinsetta Recipe: A Classic Holiday Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz (1 tbs) cointreau - you can substitute triple sec or grand marnier
  • 2 oz (1/4 c) cranberry juice
  • Brut prosecco or other sparkling white wine, chilled
  • Orange twist for garnish
  • Frozen cranberries, optional

Instructions

Combine cointreau and cranberry juice in a champagne glass.

Top off with chilled sparkling white wine.

Garnish with orange twist and frozen cranberries, if using, and serve

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