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Cranberry mimosas with sugared cranberries on a black tray.

Sugared Cranberry Christmas Mimosa

Christmas morning is not complete unless there is a little sparkle. These cranberry mimosas with sugared cranberries are an easy cocktail that dazzles and impresses. A perfect toast to start the day!
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Prep Time 55 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 202 kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail picks or toothpicks
  • champagne flutes or tall glass tumblers

Ingredients
  

  • 1 750 ml bottle champagne, or sparkling wine such as Prosecco
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) cranberry juice not from concentrate
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) white granulated sugar, divided

Instructions
 

  • Chill your cranberry juice and champagne at least 4 hours in advance.
  • In a small saucepan combine ½ cup of water and ½ cup of sugar. Turn the heat to medium and simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
    1 cup (8 ounces) white granulated sugar, divided
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the cranberries and stir to coat in the sugar syrup. Let stand in the syrup for 1-2 minutes so that the cranberries are fully coated. With a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper to dry for about 50-60 minutes. Make sure they are not touching.
    1 cup (8 ounces) fresh cranberries
  • After the cranberries have dried (they will still be sticky), toss the cranberries in the remaining ½ cup of sugar. Separate them and begin to thread 3-4 on a toothpick or cocktail pick (depending on their size). Set aside.
    1 cup (8 ounces) white granulated sugar, divided
  • Fill champagne glasses halfway or ⅔ with champagne. Fill the rest of the glass with cranberry juice. Garnish with the sugared cranberries over the top. You can also throw a few cranberries on the bottom of the glass before pouring the champagne. Cheers!
    1 750 ml bottle champagne, or sparkling wine such as Prosecco, 2 cups (16 ounces) cranberry juice

Nutrition*

Serving: 1 glassCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 29.7gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 27.7gCalcium: 1mg

*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.

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