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Cranberry Mimosa

This vibrant Cranberry Mimosa combines the tartness of homemade cranberry syrup with effervescent champagne, creating a festive brunch drink. The process involves simmering cranberries with sugar to make a flavorful syrup, then mixing it with chilled bubbly for a sparkling, colorful presentation. The final drink is bright, slightly tart, and effervescent, perfect for celebrations or lazy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: brunch
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 bottle champagne chilled

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine sieve
  • Measuring jug
  • champagne flute

Method
 

  1. Place the cranberries, sugar, and water into a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, allowing the cranberries to burst and release their juice, while you smell the sweet-tart aroma filling the air.
  3. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, pressing the cranberries gently with the back of a spoon to help release more juice and deepen the color.
  4. Pour the syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the solids and let the syrup cool.
  5. Once cooled, fill each champagne flute halfway with chilled champagne.
  6. Top each glass with a generous splash of the cranberry syrup, adjusting to your preferred level of tartness and sweetness.
  7. Garnish with a twist of orange peel or a few fresh cranberries for a colorful and aromatic finishing touch.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the lively bubbles and bright, tart flavor of your Cranberry Mimosa.