Christmas Mimosas

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Dec 15, 2020, Updated Nov 23, 2024

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This lovely, festive recipe for Christmas Mimosas blends diced green apples, fresh cranberries, and pomegranate seeds with Prosecco and Chambord. It’s a truly celebratory holiday cocktail!

Wide shot of two coupe glasses filled with prosecco and garnished with fresh cranberries, apples, and rosemary sprigs

We’re all about drinks that taste as good as they look, especially during the holidays. This Christmas Mimosa recipe is a total winner in that department – it’s as colorful and joyful as a string of Christmas lights! The Prosecco brings the fizz, keeping things light and bubbly. Toss in some Chambord, and you’ve got a touch of sweet raspberry flavor plus that rich, red holiday color. Now, add those apples, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds, and boom – it’s a Christmas party in a glass!

Every sip is like a bite of all the good stuff from the holiday season. Here’s to making the holidays bright, bubbly, and super tasty with this easy-peasy Christmas Mimosa. Cheers!

Ingredients You’ll Need

The ingredients for making a mimosa are typically very easy to find and prepare, but if you need to make substitutions, that’s fine, too! The recipe is very flexible, and I’ve included some notes about the ingredients below.

Apples: You’ll need two fresh, firm Granny Smith (or other green) apples, washed, cored, and diced.
Cranberries: Widely available, fresh cranberries add a wonderfully festive color. You could also use fresh tangerines, washed and cut into small wedges.
Pomegranate Seeds: You can remove the seeds (also called arils) from one pomegranate or buy a container of ready-to-eat pomegranate seeds.
Prosecco: You’ll need one bottle (750 ml) of your favorite Prosecco. You can also use a good champagne here, if you’d like! Double up on the booze if you have to, either for a party, or for just the two of you. 🥂
Chambord: Add a splash of Chambord (or any other red-colored liqueur) to each glass for color, or omit if you wish.
Rosemary Sprigs: For garnish.

How To Make Christmas Mimosas

This bubbly drink has to be your go-to drink for some holiday cheer! Think crisp green apples, fresh cranberries, and juicy pomegranate seeds taking a dip into bubbly Prosecco, topped off with a dash of Chambord. It’s like Christmas in a glass – fun, festive, and tasty. As with a regular mimosa, this is a simple recipe that you can make in a pitcher or punch bowl, and serve accordingly. I like to serve it in pretty champagne coupe glasses.

Place Fruit in Pitcher: In a punch bowl or pitcher, combine the prepared apples, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds.
Add Sparkling Wine: Pour in the Prosecco and stir gently. For a non-alcoholic version, you can use white sparkling grape juice and add a splash of cranberry juice instead of Chambord.
Serve: Pour the Christmas mimosas into glasses, adding a splash of Chambord to each glass, if desired. Garnish with sprigs of rosemary and serve. Sip and enjoy!

Close-up shot of two coupe glasses filled with prosecco and garnished with fresh cranberries, apples, and rosemary sprigs

What To Serve With Mimosas

Wondering what to munch on while enjoying these Christmas cocktails? Here are some of my favorite snacks to serve with cranberry mimosas.

Eggs & Salmon: Luxurious Eggs Benedict gets an extra-flavorful twist with the addition of smoked salmon with this eggs halifax recipe.
Stuffed Mushrooms: Another classic appetizer, stuffed mushrooms make a nice savory dish alongside these festive mimosas. Try my caprese stuffed mushrooms for a combination that can’t be beat!
Mixed Nuts: If you’d like something a little more interesting than ordinary mixed nuts, try my vanilla spiced nuts for an easy and festive snack or these cinnamon-sugar roasted pumpkin seeds.
Fries: Believe it or not, fries pair really well with champagne and champagne-type drinks. Pair the Christmas Mimosas with my parmesan truffle fries and see it to believe it!

Recipe Variations

There are plenty of ways to change up this recipe and try something new! You can make it more classic or crank up the holiday cheer even more.

Poinsettia Mimosa: Another popular mimosa spinoff, this one even sounds Christmassy! Combine equal parts cranberry juice and Prosecco, and add a splash of orange liqueur to each serving. I like to garnish this one with fresh oranges or tangerines cut into small wedges and fresh cranberries.
Traditional: Want to simplify this drink? A traditional mimosa recipe is made with about two cups of orange juice and a bottle of Prosecco or champagne. You can’t go wrong!
Pomegranate: You can focus more on the pomegranate flavor by combining a bottle of Prosecco with two cups of pomegranate juice. Pour over the diced apples and pomegranate seeds, and serve.

Overhead shot of a punch bowl filled with prosecco, fresh cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and diced apples

Common Questions

Can I Make This Holiday Cocktail Ahead?

You can definitely prepare most of the mimosa ahead of time by washing and preparing the fruit, setting out the glasses and rosemary sprigs, and chilling the wine. However, you shouldn’t open and pour the Prosecco until you’re ready to serve, or it will start to go flat. Also, keep in mind that cut apples tend to turn brown quickly, so to avoid that, you may want to keep them in a bowl of water and lemon juice. Drain them just before using.

How To Make Mimosas Without Alcohol

You can use a non-alcoholic sparkling wine instead of the Prosecco and add cranberry juice instead of Chambord. Then, proceed with the rest of the recipe. It’s a great way to have a super-festive Christmas cocktail that everyone can enjoy!

Christmas Mimosas served in champagne coupe glasses garnished with cranberries, apples, and rosemary sprigs

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