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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Poinsettia Drink recipe – a sparkling holiday cocktail

    PUBLISHED: December 22, 2020 • By Toni Dash 10 Comments

    Poinsettia Drink recipe – a sparkling holiday cocktail

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    POINSETTIA DRINK TITLE

    Celebrate the season with a spin on the Poinsettia Cocktail! Sparkling fizzy flavors of cranberry and orange make this cocktail a festive choice for the holidays!

    POINSETTIA DRINK TITLE

    When looking for a cocktail to celebrate the holidays the Poinsettia drink has become a favorite!

    We still love a Classic Champagne Cocktail and Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch too! 

    The flavor combination in this sipper of cranberry, orange, sparkling and fizzy just tastes like a perfect party drink!

    poinsettia drink with champagne

    What is a Poinsettia drink?

    This drink is named after the red flowering plant typically associated with Christmas time. 

    Traditionally the cocktail includes cranberry juice, orange liqueur and champagne and is served without ice in a champagne flute glass.

    The ratios of cranberry juice to champagne can be equal or with the champagne specified ‘to fill’.

    We decided to change it up!

    Poinsettia Cocktail with a twist!

    After lots of taste testing we wanted more specific measurements for the cocktail.

    Champagne flutes are not uniform in size so ‘to fill’ as a measurement could change the cocktail flavor completely.

    We also realized we really like it on the rocks as shown in the photos! Drink it with or without crushed ice as you enjoy it.

    We felt it was a little bit more relaxed on the rocks and not in a wine glass.

    A splash of blood orange soda develops the flavor even more. 

    It’s a sweet cocktail.

    It’s just as at home for holiday parties as it is bumping traditional mimosas out of the way for brunch.

    poinsettia drink with orange slice

    Recipe Ingredients + Notes

    Orange liqueur

    A half ounce of orange liqueur is added to the Poinsettia drink to brighten the flavor.

    We tested it with and without and definitely felt the flavors overall were better when it is included.

    There are multiple types of orange liqueur: Triple Sec, Citronage, Cointreau and Grand Marnier. 

    The last two are the most expensive but also have the cleanest flavor and higher quality. 

    You can use any of these.

    Cranberry juice

    There are two main types of this juice: unsweetened and cranberry juice cocktail. 

    Unsweetened is extremely tart and frankly unpleasant to drink without a sweetener added.

    Try to use a sweetened cranberry juice with the least amount of additional ingredients (especially high fructose corn syrup).

    Champagne

    Any champagne you enjoy can be used. This is a sweet cocktail. If you want to balance that use an Brut or Extra Brut for a less sweet (‘dry’) option.

    Are Champagne and Sparkling Wine the same thing?

    Champagne is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France.

    No other sparkling wine can be called ‘champagne’ unless made in that region.

    Sparkling wines are made in the same method as champagne but are sold under different names, sometimes related to geographical regions.

    Any sparkling wine or champagne can be used for this cocktail recipe.

    Blood Orange soda

    This is the untraditional ingredient. We love the extra splash of deep orange flavor and some additional fizz. It makes it feel like a party.

    You can find blood orange soda in many brands. 

    poinsettia drink with ice

    Make it a Mocktail

    There are a few mocktail options for those wishing to join in the fun without the alcohol.

    Option 1

    • Substitute sparkling grape juice for the champagne
    • Use the same cranberry juice 
    • Omit the orange liqueur
    • Add a bit more blood orange soda

    Option 2

    To keep it really simple and use the ingredients you’ll have for the cocktail:

    • Half cranberry juice
    • Half blood orange soda

    poinsettia drink side

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    POINSETTIA DRINK TITLE

    Poinsettia Drink

    This blushing pink sparkling cocktail is always a great choice for the holidays. Fizzy cranberry and orange flavor are great for evening celebrating or brunch!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 125kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
    • 2 ounces cranberry juice sweetened
    • 4 ounces champagne or sparkling wine
    • 1 ounce blood orange Italian soda

    Instructions

    • Add the orange liqueur and cranberry juice to a glass (with or without ice). Stir to combine.
    • Pour in the champagne and blood orange soda. Stir, garnish with rosemary sprig and/or orange slice.

    Notes

    Pro Tips
    • Start with chilled ingredients.
    • Any sparkling wine can be used. 
    • Can be served with or without ice.
    Mocktail Version
    Option 1: 
    • replace the champagne with sparkling grape juice
    • omit the orange liqueur
    • add the same amount of cranberry juice
    • add a bit more blood orange soda
    Option 2:
    • half cranberry juice
    • half blood orange soda
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 143mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. wilhelmina says

      December 23, 2020 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      This is such a pretty and delicious drink! It’s perfect for sipping at the holidays!

      Reply
    2. LAUREN KELLY says

      December 22, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous cocktail! Delicious too.

      Reply
    3. Katie says

      December 22, 2020 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      So good! I can’t wait to share this one with my family!

      Reply
    4. Nathan says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      This is so refreshing! I’m a huge fan of sweeter drinks so this looks like it’s right up my alley 🙂

      Reply
    5. Chenée Lewis says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      I love the addition of the blood orange soda. It adds great flavor and color!

      Reply
    6. Jen says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for giving directions for making it a mocktail too. I think my kids would get a kick out of drinking a fancy drink.

      Reply
    7. Tawnie says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      Making this for Christmas and cannot wait – thank you!!

      Reply
    8. Claudia Lamascolo says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      I just want a wholte pitcher I love how festive this is and that blood orange with Champagne just shouts holiday. Merry Christmas hope you have a delicious one you’re off to a great start right here!

      Reply
    9. Natalie says

      December 22, 2020 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      So making a mocktail drink! Love the color!

      Reply
    10. Betsy says

      December 22, 2020 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      So pretty! I love the color! So refreshing and delicious, too. What a great party drink!

      Reply

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