Poinsettia
A festive cranberry–Champagne spritz with crisp acidity.
Base spirit
Wine
Style
Sparkling
Glassware
Champagne flute
Technique
Build
The Poinsettia mixes cranberry juice, Cointreau, and Champagne into a tart-sweet sparkling cocktail with holiday flair. Bright, aromatic, and clean, it offers citrus lift from the orange liqueur and vivid color from the cranberry.
Did you know?
“The Poinsettia rose in mid‑century hotel bars; its color and ease made it a go‑to holiday brunch cocktail.”
Source:Hotel bar histories; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Use unsweetened cranberry juice to keep tartness crisp.
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How to make the Poinsettia
- 1Add cranberry and Cointreau.
- 2Top with Champagne.
- 3Garnish.
