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    December 20, 2019 · Updated March 11, 2025

    Poinsettia Cocktail (Cranberry Juice & Champagne)

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    Pop the bubbly and get ready to celebrate with a poinsettia cocktail! Named after the famed Christmas plant, it’s a fun twist on a champagne cocktail that uses 100% cranberry juice. Garnish this two-ingredient drink recipe with sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig during the holiday season for an extra festive bit of flair.

    Champagne is poured into a glass flute to make a poinsettia cocktail.

    To me, the holidays are a perfect time to enjoy a cocktail!

    We usually have a bucket of brandy slush in the freezer or Tom and Jerry batter on hand. And let’s not forget an aged batch of my Boozy Eggnog in the fridge!

    But this poinsettia cocktail is a major favorite of mine because it only requires two ingredients!

    If you're looking for another two ingredient recipe, might I suggest my cranberry simple syrup? It's also a great mixer for cocktails like my Christmas cranberry margarita!

    Ingredients for a Poinsettia Cocktail

    You can also use prosecco or sparkling wine if you can't find champagne!

    Whatever bubbly you choose for this drink, be sure it’s one you enjoy drinking on its own. Kind of like when you’re cooking with wine – you wouldn’t cook with something you wouldn’t drink a glass of.  

    Making a cranberry poinsettia

    Add the cranberry juice to a champagne glass.
    Top with Champagne, Prosecco, or sparkling wine.

    Cranberry Juice vs Cranberry Juice Cocktail

    I like using 100% cranberry juice in this recipe. It’s tart, unsweetened, and a perfect pairing for the effervescence of the champagne or sparkling wine.

    Going the route of pure cranberry juice and real champagne will result in a cocktail that isn’t too sweet and has a lovely, dry finish.

    If you like things a little sweet, you can substitute cranberry juice cocktail - which is cranberry juice with sugar added.

    Storing Leftover Champagne

    It doesn’t happen often – but sometimes there is champagne leftover at the end of the night. You don’t want it to go to waste! I highly recommend getting a champagne stopper/saver.

    There’s also the option of using mini bottles while serving. You can often find multi-packs of mini bottles right alongside their full-size counterparts in the liquor store.

    Cheers!

    Watch the recipe video!

    A champagne flute filled with poinsettia cocktail garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary on a white marble tray.
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    Poinsettia Cocktail (Cranberry Juice & Champagne)

    Named after the iconic holiday plant, this cranberry juice and champagne cocktail – known as a poinsettia – is a fun and festive two-ingredient drink that’s deliciously drinkable.
    Prep Time2 minutes mins
    Total Time2 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: champagne cocktail, cranberry recipe, poinsettia cocktail
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 82kcal
    Author: Amanda Gajdosik
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    Equipment

    • Champagne Flutes
    • Champagne Saver/Stopper (optional)

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces cranberry juice
    • 4 ounces champagne

    Instructions

    • Place 2 ounces of cranberry juice into a champagne flute and top with 4 ounces of champagne (or enough to fill the top of your glass).
    • Garnish the cocktail with sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig, if desired. Makes one drink, easily multiplied.

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    Notes

    • 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons so each serving of this drink requires 4 tablespoons (or ¼ cup) cranberry juice.
    • Store leftover champagne using a champagne saver, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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