Cranberry Mimosa
Make this cranberry mimosa a new Thanksgiving tradition! We all know the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the sides. Whether it’s honey butter corn, grape salad or sweet potato latkes, we all declare our loyalties (I, myself, am a mashed potato fiend).
However, we all respect the incredible spread of veggies and carbs that truly complete the American Thanksgiving experience.
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For me, Thanksgiving dinner always started as a morning affair, complete with brunch-appropriate cocktails. The preparations began shortly after breakfast. When we would peel potatoes and mix stuffing, we would pour ourselves a bloody mary or mimosa. While there is always a place for the classics, improvements and homages are always welcome. Enter my boozy ode to a dish that always graces my family’s Thanksgiving table: cranberry relish.
Ingredients
- Geneve Gin
- orange juice
- spiced cranberry syrup
- Prosecco
- cranberries
- orange peel (for orange twist)
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Garnishing Your Cranberry Mimosa
Though many may prefer the out-of-the-can experience, my family features a version that includes fresh cranberries married with sweet orange zest, whirred together and allowed to marinate for a few days before serving. The flavor of that macerated cranberry and zing of orange is quintessential to my Thanksgiving experience. So when I sat down to craft the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail, I needed to look no further than an old standby.
This cocktail combines the tart notes of cranberries and the warm spice of clove and cinnamon with the sweetness of orange and the malty, botanical undertones of Genenver to deliver a welcome twist to an old favorite. Reinvigorate your morning mimosa with a mix of flavors that will make you extra thankful.
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HOW TO MAKE A CRANBERRY MIMOSA
Cranberry Mimosa
Make this Cranberry Mimosa a new Thanksgiving tradition! We all know the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the sides. We all declare our loyalties (I, myself, am a mashed potato fiend). However, we all respect the incredible spread of veggies and carbs that truly complete the American Thanksgiving experience.
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Servings: 1 Glass
Calories: 191kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 oz Genever Gin will also work
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- 1 oz Spiced Cranberry Syrup
- 2-3 oz Prosecco
- 6 Whole Cranberries to garnish
- 1 Orange Twist to garnish
Instructions
- Combine Genever, Orange, and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake.
- Strain into a champagne flute.
- Top with Prosecco.
- Garnish with frozen whole cranberries and an orange twist.
Notes
To Make the Spiced Cranberry Syrup
In a pot on the stove, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup whole cranberries, juice of half an orange, 3 whole cinnamon sticks, and 1 tablespoon whole cloves. Bring to a simmer and continue heating until cranberries pop. Crush cranberries to release juices. Strain well. Return to pot and bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar. Let cool. Store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
Non-Alcoholic Option for Cranberry mimosa
If you want to ditch the booze, swap the Prosecco for a non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine, like Noughty AF, or a sparkling apple cider. Instead of Genever, use a non-alcoholic spirit substitute like Seedlip, Bax Botanics, or Pentire.
