Poinsettia
A festive cranberry–Champagne spritz with crisp acidity.
Base spirit
Wine
Style
Sparkling
Glassware
Champagne flute
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.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 3 oz Champagne
- • 1 oz cranberry juice
- • 0.5 oz Cointreau
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.
How to make the Poinsettia
- 1Add cranberry and Cointreau.
- 2Top with Champagne.
- 3Garnish.
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