Poinsettia Cocktail
How festive is this?!?!
by Erin Henderson
If there is anything I know to be true, it's that a quality sparkling wine cocktail will instantly add glamour to any fête. Indeed, my parties are rarely without one.
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This one – aptly christened the Poinsettia – also bumps up the festive flare with its bold crimson hue, as bright as Rudolph's nose, and as alluring as the dangerous berries festooning the mistletoe.
Poinsettia Cocktail
Should you seek out some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of family this holiday, this recipe is demurely adaptable for one. I like to have a few 200ml, single-serve bubbly bottles on hand for occasions such as this.
But, we also have a large batch option below, should you rather spend your time rocking around the Christmas tree and not playing barkeep all night.
Makes: 1 drink
Bartender level: easy
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cranberry cocktail
- ½ oz orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
- 4 oz chilled sparkling wine, such as Prosecco
- Rosemary sprig, for garnish
How to Make It:
- Into a shaker filled with ice, add the cranberry cocktail and orange liqueur.
- Shake well until cold, and strain into a champagne flute.
- Gently top with chilled bubbly and garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Big Batch Poinsettia
Makes: 8 drinks
Bartender level: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry bubbly, such as prosecco
- 2 cups cranberry cocktail
- ½ cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
- Rosemary sprigs, for garnish
How to Make It:
- Combine cranberry cocktail and orange liquer in a large pitcher.
- Cover and refrigerate up to overnight.
- When ready, pour 2 ounces of the cranberry mixture into champagne flutes, topping with sparkling wine right before serving. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and serve.