Description
A refreshing and festive Orange Cranberry Mimosa Holiday Mocktail perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 oz cold sweetened cranberry juice
- 2 oz cold sparkling apple cider
- orange slice and sugar for the sugared rim
- fresh cranberries
- cinnamon stick
- rosemary sprig for garnish
- pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glasses: Start by getting your glasses ready. Wet the rims with fresh orange juice, making sure there’s enough moisture to help the sugar stick. Be careful not to skip the wetting step, or the sugar will not adhere properly.
- Dip in Sugar: Dip the wet rims into sugar. You will see it clinging beautifully as the glass gets a sparkling edge. If you see gaps where the sugar has not stuck, re-wet those spots and try again.
- Mix the Juice: Blend your freshly squeezed orange juice with cranberry juice in a pitcher. Give it a gentle stir, and do not overmix, or you might lose the nice layering effect when pouring!
- Pour in the Cider: Pour sparkling cider into the juice mixture. As you pour, listen for that satisfying fizz. Be gentle here; pouring too quickly might make it go flat.
- Add Garnishes: Finally, pop in your garnishes. Fresh cranberries and rosemary not only look festive but add a wonderful aroma. Choose sturdier garnishes to keep them from sinking; you want them to stand tall in your mocktail!
Notes
- Storage Tips: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be made a few hours ahead if stored without garnishes.
- Expert Tips: Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Prepare garnishes in advance to save time.
- If the sugar rim is not sticking, ensure you moisten the glass rim thoroughly with juice before dipping it in sugar.
- For a good fizz, check that the sparkling cider is chilled and pour gently to keep the bubbles intact.
- For sturdier garnishes, rosemary works well to prevent them from getting lost in the drink.
- Reheating Instructions: Not applicable since this is a cold mocktail.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with cranberry pancakes for breakfast.
- Serve alongside holiday appetizers at a party.
- Enjoy with Christmas cookies for a sweet treat.
- Recipe Variations: Add a splash of vodka for an adult version.
- Substitute cranberry juice with pomegranate juice.
- Mix in some ginger ale for a spiced flavor.
- Ingredient Notes: Ensure to use fresh orange juice for better flavor over bottled options.
- You can substitute sparkling apple cider with champagne or prosecco for an alcoholic version.
- For a fresher citrus flavor, use 7-up or Sprite instead of sparkling apple cider.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail
- Calories: 69
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg