Poinsettia Cocktail

Add a touch of sparkle to your holiday celebrations with the Poinsettia Cocktail, a festive and vibrant drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This elegant cocktail combines tart cranberry juice, zesty orange liqueur, and crisp sparkling wine for a perfectly balanced blend of flavors, making it the ultimate choice for Christmas parties, New Year’s toasts, or any joyful gathering. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s an effortless yet impressive drink that’s sure to dazzle your guests. Garnished with fresh cranberries and a twist of orange peel, this cocktail not only delivers on taste but also serves as a striking centerpiece for your festive table. Whether you're sipping it by the fireplace or raising your glass to toast the season, the Poinsettia Cocktail is a celebration in itself.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

60 ml Cranberry juice
30 ml Orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
120 ml Chilled sparkling wine (e.g., Champagne or Prosecco)
3 pieces Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
1 piece Orange peel twist (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Chill a champagne flute by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or filling it with ice water for 1–2 minutes. Drain any water from the glass before use.

Step 2

Pour the cranberry juice into the chilled glass.

Step 3

Add the orange liqueur to the cranberry juice and gently stir to combine.

Step 4

Top off the mixture with the chilled sparkling wine, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles.

Step 5

For an elegant presentation, garnish with a few fresh cranberries and an orange peel twist, if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Poinsettia Cocktail!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(217.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	222.4

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 13.7mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 132.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.3%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 97.2%