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December 3, 2021 · Updated December 13, 2021 · Leave a Comment

White Christmas Mimosas

Cocktails· Drinks· Holiday Recipes· Party Recipes

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Mimosa with a twist: A White Christmas mimosa is a sweet and easy drink made with only two ingredients. It adds a quick sophisticated touch to any holiday meal or to enjoy with holiday brunch!

white cranberry mimosa in champagne flute

White Christmas Mimosa Recipe

This Christmas mimosa is by far one of the tastiest drinks out there…and it’s one of the easiest too!

All you need are two simple ingredients!

The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, and to share a relaxing meal together. This white Christmas mimosa recipe adds a touch of winter holiday to your Christmas party drinks menu. But it’s also great for New Year’s Eve and other parties.

This easy and festive sparkling holiday cocktail is my new favorite! It’s perfect to serve with your meal, or as an accompaniment to dessert. I think it would also be fabulous to enjoy when you’re ringing in the new year! (Straight sparkling wine gives me a headache, so this would let me enjoy something fizzy and still feel ok!)

Christmas mimosa made with white cranberry juice, with rosemary sprig

Where Does the Name Come From?

Mimosas are a drink made by combining sparkling wine and juice, typically orange juice. Over the years, Christmas Mimosas have become a popular holiday drink. Instead of orange juice, Christmas Mimosas use cranberry juice, for a festive holiday colored drink.

For our White Christmas Mimosas we used white cranberry juice in place of the traditional red cranberry juice.

What is the Difference Between White Cranberry Juice and Red Cranberry Juice?

The difference between white and red cranberry juice is similar to the difference between white wine and red wine.

White cranberries are less tart than their red counterparts, so there is a milder flavor to white cranberry juice. This makes white cranberry juice an ideal mixer for those who aren’t fans of the sour flavor of red cranberry juice.

Another difference that is obvious at just a glance is the color. White cranberries contain less anthocyanin than red cranberries — anthocyanin is a flavonoid that gives the berries their distinctive color and antioxidant properties.

carafe of white cranberry juice and bottle of sparkling wine

White Christmas Mimosa Ingredients

  • White sparkling wine — Champagne, prosecco, cava, etc.
  • White grape juice
  • Fresh cranberries — Optional garnish
  • Rosemary Sprig — Optional garnish

Instructions

There are no exact measurements for this drink, which means you can’t “mess up” when making it!

Pour the juice into your champagne flute first. Then you’ll top with the sparkling wine. You can give a quick stir to mix, but don’t shake or stir vigorously.

pouring champagne into flute

What about amounts?

A good starting point is a ratio of 1:1 juice to sparkling wine. The average champagne flute holds about 6 ounces of liquid, so this would mean 3 ounces of juice and 3 ounces of wine.

If you like the taste of the bubbly, use a ratio of 1 parts juice to 2 parts sparkling wine. If you’re looking for a fruitier taste or a mellower vibe at your meal, use a ratio of 2 parts juice to 1 part wine. Or anything in between that suits you.

Some people don’t know this about me (because I seem like a pretty boring mom nowadays) but I was a bartender for almost 10 years. A lot of my drink-making was done on the fly…just mixing what tasted good!

top-down view of sparkling Christmas cocktail

Serving Tips

  • Want a little sweeter drink? Mix in a Tablespoon of simple syrup to your pitcher of juice. You can also sugar the rim of your champagne flute (like you would a margarita glass, but using sugar instead of salt).
  • This is not a drink that you’ll want to mix ahead of time, as the sparkling wine will lose its effervescence the longer it sits. I recommend pouring right before you’ll be enjoying the drink.
  • If serving a group, say at the holiday table, you may want to keep a carafe of juice on ice and keep the bottle of sparkling wine on ice. That way they are both chilled, but handy when you need them (instead of in the fridge away from the table).
  • Do not add ice to the drink, as this will water it down.
  • Unlike many cocktail recipes, you do NOT want to use a cocktail shaker to chill this drink. Shaking sparkling wine is a recipe for a a big mess when it bursts out of your shaker.
  • You can add festive holiday garnishes to this drink to really make it your own! Try sugared cranberries or sprigs of fresh rosemary.

More Christmas Cocktail Recipes

  • Christmas Cranberry Margaritas
  • Jack Frost Cocktail
  • Grinch Christmas Jello Shots
  • Tipsy Peppermint Mocha Cocktail
  • Christmas Cranberry Vodka Spritzer
  • Tipsy Santa Shooters (2 ingredient layered shot)
  • Candy Cane Jello Shots

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Christmas mimosa made with white cranberry juice, with rosemary sprig
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White Christmas Mimosa Recipe

Mimosa with a twist: A White Christmas mimosa is a sweet and easy drink made with only two ingredients. It adds a quick sophisticated touch to any holiday meal or to enjoy with Christmas brunch!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, cocktails, drink, holiday, sparkling wine
Servings: 1
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

  • 3 oz White sparkling wine Champagne, prosecco, cava, etc.
  • 3 oz White grape juice
  • Fresh cranberries optional

Instructions

  • Pour chilled juice into champagne flute, filling the glass about halfway.
  • Top with sparkling wine immediately before serving.
    pouring champagne into flute
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries.
    top-down view of sparkling Christmas cocktail

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Pin our White Cranberry Mimosas on Pinterest:

sparkling white Christmas mimosa cocktails (2 photos)

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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