Long Drink
Poinsettia
How to make a Poinsettia - the festive sparkling wine cocktail with cranberry juice and orange liqueur. Perfect for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Champagne fluteGlass
1Serving(s)
The Poinsettia is a festive sparkling wine cocktail that brings the colors of the Christmas season into the glass with cranberry juice and orange liqueur. Zesty, fruity and elegant, it makes a particularly good aperitif on holidays and New Year’s Eve. Quick to make and always an eye-catcher.
Instructions
- Add orange liqueur and cranberry juice to a chilled champagne flute.
- Carefully top up with cold sparkling wine.
- Stir briefly once with the bar spoon.
- Garnish with an orange zest and serve.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: Pour the sparkling wine in last and slowly so the festive bubbles are preserved and the drink does not foam over.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Poinsettia get its name?
The drink is named after the poinsettia flower, whose red color the cranberry juice picks up in the glass.
Can I use champagne instead of sparkling wine?
Yes, the Poinsettia works just as well with champagne or prosecco, a dry sparkling wine works best.
How do I make the Poinsettia non-alcoholic?
Replace the sparkling wine and liqueur with non-alcoholic sparkling wine and a splash of orange juice.
Ingredients
- Orange liqueur (Cointreau)1 cl
- Cranberry juice3 cl
- Sparkling wine (dry)10 cl
- Orange zest1 piece
