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Cocktail History
The Christmas Mimosa is a holiday cocktail that was created by Total Wine, the largest independent retailer of fine wine and spirits in the United States. Meant to be a Christmas-inspired twist on the classic Mimosa, the recipe calls for sparkling wine and hint of citrus liqueur but replaces the orange juice with tart cranberry for more festive flair.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Sparkling Wine: This is a carbonated wine made with white or red grapes. I used Villa Bellezza Winery Brillante.
Cranberry Juice: This is the liquid juice of cranberries. I used Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.
Orange Curaçao: This is a liqueur made with oranges, sugar, and brandy or rum. I used Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge.
Cranberries: This is a small red fruit. I used fresh cranberries.
Rosemary: This is an herb. I used fresh rosemary.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Bright pink-ish red hue
• Aroma: Woodsy rosemary and berry
• Taste: An effervescent wine flavor accented with tart cranberry
• Finish: Spiced orange
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “I was a little skeptical that this would even taste like a classic Mimosa given there’s no orange juice, but the addition of the orange liqueur still gives it a noticeable citrus flavor. I have to say, I think I like this Christmas version even better than the original too. Its use of cranberry juice in place of orange really lets the sparkling wine flavor come through a lot more, and I really loved that about it. I will 100% be enjoying a Christmas Mimosa at brunch on Christmas morning this year!”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Total Wine.
Christmas Mimosa
The Christmas Mimosa is a holiday cocktail that was created by Total Wine, the largest independent retailer of fine wine and spirits in the United States. Meant to be a Christmas-inspired twist on the classic Mimosa, the recipe calls for sparkling wine and hint of citrus liqueur but replaces the orange juice with tart cranberry for more festive flair.
Ingredients
Method
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Add cranberry juice and orange curaçao to a champagne glass.
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Top with sparkling wine.
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Garnish with cranberries and rosemary sprig.
