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Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Published: Dec 29, 2018 by Allison Ferraro · Modified: Dec 13, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Simple yet festive, this 3-ingredient cranberry champagne cocktail is perfect for celebrating the holiday season or ringing in the new year! Made with brut champagne, cranberry juice, and St. Germain elderflower liqueur and garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary, this easy but elegant cocktail will elevate any Christmas or New Year's Eve party.

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This cranberry champagne cocktail takes a classic poinsettia cocktail (like a mimosa made with just champagne and cranberry juice) to the next level.

A family member recently referred to elderflower liqueur as "bartenders' ketchup", and it's so true! It's incredibly versatile, it's delicate fruity and floral flavor pairs well with so many drinks, and it just gives cocktails that little something extra. In this recipe, the elderflower liqueur elevates a basic poinsettia to a holiday party-worthy cocktail.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This simple, festive cocktail is about to become your new holiday staple. Here's why you'll love it!

Simple - This cranberry champagne cocktail requires just three ingredients: champagne, cranberry juice, and elderflower liqueur. The champagne provides the bubbles, and the delicate sweetness of the elderflower liqueur complements the tartness of the cranberry juice for a beautifully balanced cocktail that's light and tasty.

Easy - It's quick and easy to whip up a batch - or just one - of these cocktails, making it ideal for parties.

Impressive - Garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary, this beautiful and festive cocktail is perfect for a holiday party or New Year's Eve celebration!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredient list and measurements.

Recipe ingredients with labels on a white surface.

Champagne - Champagne brings the fun and the bubbles to this cocktail. Save the good stuff for drinking straight and opt for a mid-tier sparkling wine for mixing in cocktails. I used a brut champagne, but you can use a dry or sweet champagne. And feel free to substitute another sparkling wine - like prosecco or cava - if you prefer.

Cranberry Juice - I opted for pure cranberry juice for a tart flavor without added sugar. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail feel free to substitute cranberry juice cocktail.

Elderflower Liqueur - Elderflower liqueur (I used St. Germain) adds a subtle fruity and floral hint to the drink.

Special Equipment

In addition to essential kitchen equipment (like a spoon), I recommend some special tools for making this recipe.

  • Champagne flutes or coupe glasses, for serving the cocktail

Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for detailed recipe instructions.

Hand pouring cranberry juice mixture into coupe glass.

Step 1: Add cranberry juice and elderflower liqueur to a small pitcher or liquid measuring cup and stir to combine. Divide the juice mixture among 4 champagne glasses.

Pouring champagne into a coupe glass with cranberry juice.

Step 2: Top each glass with champagne.

Champagne cocktail in a gold-rimmed coupe glass with fresh rosemary and cranberry garnish.

Step 3: Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig.

Recipe Tips

Do not stir the drink after adding the champagne so that you don't deflate the bubbles.

Garnishes are optional, but they really help to elevate this simple cocktail.

Champagne cocktails in gold-rimmed coupe glasses with fresh garnish.

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Champagne cocktails in gold-rimmed coupe glasses with cranberries and rosemary.

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Simple yet festive, this 3-ingredient cranberry champagne cocktail is perfect for celebrating the holiday season or ringing in the new year!
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 cocktails
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Allison Ferraro
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Special Equipment

  • 4 Champagne flutes or coupe glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (237 millileters) brut champagne (or other sparkling wine like prosecco or cava)
  • ½ cup (118 millileters) pure cranberry juice
  • ½ cup (118 millileters) elderflower liqueur
  • fresh cranberries, for garnish (optional)
  • fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Add cranberry juice and elderflower liqueur to a small pitcher or liquid measuring cup and stir to combine.
  • Divide the juice mixture among 4 champagne glasses.
  • Top each glass with champagne.
  • Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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