Poinsettia Sipper with Cocktail Variation

Celebrate the season with the Poinsettia Sipper, a refreshingly vibrant holiday drink that’s perfect for any gathering! This non-alcoholic cranberry-orange punch combines tart cranberry juice, sweet orange juice, and effervescent sparkling water for a delightful beverage that’s light, fizzy, and festive. For an extra touch of decadence, garnish with floating fresh cranberries and zesty orange slices. Hosting a cocktail party? Easily transform this into a sparkling Prosecco cocktail with a splash of Cointreau for a sophisticated twist. With just 10 minutes of prep time and an optional customizable sweetness level, this versatile drink is a crowd-pleaser that shines at any holiday celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cranberry juice
• 2 cups sparkling water
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup (optional)
• 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
• 4 slices orange slices (for garnish)
• 2 cups chilled Prosecco (optional, for cocktail variation)
• 0.5 cups Cointreau or orange liqueur (optional, for cocktail variation)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, sparkling water, and orange juice. Stir gently to mix.

Step 2

Taste the mixture, and if additional sweetness is desired, stir in simple syrup one tablespoon at a time until the desired sweetness is achieved.

Step 3

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld. If you're short on time, serve immediately over ice.

Step 4

To serve, pour the Poinsettia Sipper into glasses over ice, leaving a little room for garnish.

Step 5

For garnish, float a few fresh cranberries and an orange slice in each glass.

Step 6

For the cocktail variation: Reduce the sparkling water to 1 cup, and add chilled Prosecco (2 cups) and Cointreau (1/2 cup) to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine and follow the same serving instructions.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this festive drink with friends and family.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2278.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1275.3

Total Fat 3.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 98.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 122.6g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.4mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1540.0mg	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: 4.2%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 93.9%