Sparkling Cranberry Champagne Cocktail – Best NYE Drink
A quick and easy cocktail made with fresh cranberries, orange, and champagne. Perfect for New Year’s Eve or any celebration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- Orange zest (for garnish)
- 4–6 ounces chilled brut champagne or sparkling wine
- Ice (optional)
- Optional garnish: fresh rosemary sprig, orange slice, or whole cranberries
Instructions
- Place 6-8 fresh cranberries and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl or wide glass. Muddle gently with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until cranberries release their juice (about 30 seconds).
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice and a small strip of orange zest to the muddled cranberries. Stir to combine.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a champagne flute. Pour the cranberry-orange mixture through the strainer, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
- Slowly pour chilled champagne or sparkling wine into the glass, filling almost to the top. Stir gently with a long spoon.
- Garnish with a thin orange slice, a few whole cranberries, or a sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure champagne is well-chilled. Don’t over-muddle cranberries to avoid bitterness. For parties, make cranberry syrup in advance and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add champagne just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
Keywords: cranberry champagne cocktail, New Year's Eve drink, sparkling cocktail, easy cocktail, holiday drink