This cranberry orange mimosa is a nice upgrade from the regular mimosa! It’s the perfect winter mimosa to serve for a holiday brunch or to drink on Christmas morning while opening gifts. Plus, you only need 3 ingredients. Add a sprig of rosemary, fresh cranberries, and/or orange slices for garnish and serve!

overhead shot of a cranberry orange mimosa garnished with fresh rosemary, surrounded by fresh cranberries

This recipe was inspired by my Pomegranate Mint Moscow Mule, both are fizzy and fruity holiday drinks!

What ingredients do I need to make this?

Champagne or sparkling wine
Orange juice
Cranberry juice
Optional for garnish: fresh rosemary, whole cranberries, and/or orange slices

What is a mimosa?

A mimosa is a mixture of orange juice and champagne. It is typically served at breakfast or brunch.

cranberry orange mimosa garnished with fresh rosemary, an orange slice, and fresh cranberries

What kind of champagne or sparkling wine should I use?

It’s up to you and your taste, but I prefer dry champagne or sparkling wine. I like this because I think mimosas are too sweet if you use a sweeter champagne. I also always go for something cheap since you’re adding juice anyway!

Should I use fresh squeezed or store-bought orange juice?

I always prefer fresh squeezed, but of course store bought orange juice works fine!

Do I have to follow the portions?

Look, when it comes to mimosas everyone has their preferred ratio! I typically go heavier on the champagne and lighter on the juice. For this cranberry orange mimosa recipe, I went for a classic recipe that is equal parts juice and champagne, but feel free to play around with the ratio based on your preference.