This was one of our favorites from the champagne cocktail sampling this weekend. It’s light, fresh, easy to sip and rather festive looking with the bright red cranberry juice, and will make a perfect addition to a New Year’s Eve cocktail list.
Poinsettia Cocktail
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Adapted from 101 Champagne Cocktails, by Kim Haasarud.
Author: Andrea Meyers
Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Triple Sec)
- 3 ounces cranberry juice, chilled
- orange twist
- champagne, chilled
Preparation
- In the glass, combine the orange liqueur and the chilled cranberry juice. Add the orange juice twist, top with the champagne, and serve.
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Equipment
champagne flute or wine glass
Variation
No alcohol: 1/2 ounce orange juice, 3 ounces cranberry juice, orange twist, sparkling water or cider
champagne flute or wine glass
Variation
No alcohol: 1/2 ounce orange juice, 3 ounces cranberry juice, orange twist, sparkling water or cider
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T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
December 30, 2008 at 9:05 amThis really looks nice! And, I think I’ve got all the ingredients in house already to give it a try. Happy New Year!
Lys says
December 30, 2008 at 12:25 pmThat looks great for a NYE cocktail!
Nate says
December 30, 2008 at 12:31 pmThat looks even prettier than yesterday’s. You should enter it in the CLICK: January 2009 photo event. The theme is red, and your picture is perfect for it.
pam says
December 30, 2008 at 1:36 pmWow! That’s really pretty and festive!
courtney says
December 30, 2008 at 5:27 pmI am loving all the cocktails. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Sean says
December 31, 2008 at 12:23 pmOMG when I saw the headline, my first thought was, “really? Poinsettias are not poisonous?” I get it now. 🙂 Looks delish!
Lynda says
December 31, 2008 at 12:42 pmBeautiful pictures! What a refreshing idea for Champagne – we’ll try this tonight.
Lynne says
January 4, 2009 at 6:24 pmWhat a beautiful drink and well photographed!
Sara says
December 25, 2009 at 2:37 amFantastic, we’re doing these Christmas morning.
Sara says
December 25, 2009 at 7:21 pmWe had these for Christmas breakfast…Damn these are good! Thanks for the great recipe.
the cookie girl says
January 10, 2010 at 11:38 pmLoos so yummy and festive.