Cranberry Champagne Cocktail is perfect for celebrating any occasion. So raise your glass and celebrate with this simple and elegant champagne cocktail made with fresh cranberries and a splash of cranberry juice.  

Special occasions and holidays are the perfect time to raise your glass to happiness, health, and the future and this champagne cocktail made with a splash of cranberry juice, sweetened lime juice and fresh sprig of rosemary is the perfect cocktail to celebrate with.

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Celebrating the New Year has always been one of my favorite times to look back and ponder on all the fun and hard work that has gone by and being able to toast to all the new and exciting adventures to come. This cranberry champagne cocktail will be just what you need to do just that and get the party started.

What is a champagne cocktail?

A traditional champagne cocktail contains sugar, brandy, Angostura bitters, champagne, and a maraschino cherry.

How do you enjoy champagne?

Begin by chilling champagne before you are ready to drink it.  You can do this by filling a bucket with ice and about 1/3 of the way full with water.  Place your champagne bottle in the ice water to chill for 15-20 minutes.

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How do you make a cranberry champagne cocktail?

  1. Using four champagne glasses fill each one with 4-5 fresh cranberries and a slice of lime.
  2. Fill each glass 3/4 the way full with champagne and add a 1/2 teaspoon sweetened lime juice and a splash of cranberry juice.
  3. Top with a fresh sprig of rosemary and serve.

Champagne cocktails, like a Fresh Cranberry Mimosa or this Cranberry Champagne Cocktail, are a fun and easy beverage to serve at all your holiday parties. Adding a splash of cranberry juice gives this cocktail an elegant look and a slightly sweet, yet not too sweet, flavor.  If you are having a party with kiddos too, you can easily let them join in on the toasting fun by substituting a little bubbly sparking cider, in place of the champagne, to their glasses.

What juices go well with champagne?

  • grape juice
  • orange juice
  • lemonade
  • raspberry juice
  • cranberry juice

3 cranberry champagne cocktails all garnished with rosemary and cranberries

What appetizers go with champagne?

How do you open a champagne bottle?

Opening a champagne bottle gives most people a slight wince, due to the anticipation of the cork finally breaking loose and the notorious and celebratory “pop” that happens.  If you have opened a bottle you will understand what I am talking about.

But opening a champagne bottle is very basic.

  • Remove and throw away the foil wrapped around the top.
  • Loosen the wire cage that is around the cork, remove it, and place a small towel over the top of the bottle.
  • With one hand hold the towel over the top of the bottle around the cork.  With the other hand grab the base of the bottle and, pointing it into a safe direction, begin to twist.  Do not twist the hand holding the cork, only the hand holding the base.  You will feel the cork begin to loosen and release into your hand.

Does champagne go bad?

Yes, champagne eventually goes bad, however an unopened bottle of vintage champagne can last five to ten years. An opened bottle of champagne will last three to five days if re-corked and stored in cool, dry place.

Cranberry champagne cocktail in a glass garnished with rosemary cranberries and lime

So ring in the new year and celebrate with family and friends with an elegant and bubbly glass of this cranberry champagne cocktail.

More Great Beverages to Enjoy!

Sidecar Cocktail

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Raspberry Lime Wine Spritzer

Sparkling Berry Lemonade

Fresh Cranberry Mimosa

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Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Raise your glass and celebrate with this simple and elegant champagne cocktail made with fresh cranberries and a splash of cranberry juice. Perfect for celebrating any occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Shannon

Ingredients  

  • 2 bottles champagne
  • 1 15.2 oz container of cranberry juice
  • 1 12 oz bottle sweetened lime juice
  • Fresh cranberries
  • 2 limes sliced into wedges
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 4 champagne flutes

Instructions 

  • Place 4-5 fresh cranberries in the bottom of each champagne glass and one lime wedge.
  • Fill each glass ¾ the way with champagne and add 1 tsp of sweetened lime juice and a splash of cranberry juice. Top with a sprig of fresh rosemary and serve.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 48.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American

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Shannon is an Arizona transplant who traded the rain for a life in the sun. Her daughter is like having 5 kids in one so her “me” time is found outside running or in the kitchen cooking and creating recipes families will love. Shannon graduated with a Degree in Biology and went on to get her post-baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene. She feels the way to make people smile and come together is through good food, so she tries to create meals that will not only be easy to make, but delicious to eat. Shannon’s philosophy is, when all else fails, have a dream. So that is what she tries to do; dream, create, and bring her recipes to life from her kitchen to yours. Visit Shannon at The Food Cafe to learn more.
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