A festive holiday brunch cocktail combining cold apple cider, cranberry juice, fresh orange juice, and sparkling wine for a bright, bubbly drink.

Scale

1 1/2 cups chilled apple cider

3/4 cup cranberry juice

3/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 bottle sparkling wine or Champagne, well-chilled

Orange slices for garnish

Fresh cranberries for garnish

Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

1. Chill all ingredients and glasses before preparing.

2. Pour 2 ounces of apple cider into each champagne flute.

3. Add 1 ounce of fresh orange juice to each glass.

4. Add a splash of cranberry juice to achieve a rosy hue.

5. Slowly top each glass with sparkling wine, tilting the glass to preserve bubbles.

6. Stir gently with a cocktail spoon to combine without losing carbonation.

7. Garnish each mimosa with orange slices, cranberries, and rosemary sprigs.

8. Serve immediately while still bubbly.

Keywords: apple cider mimosa, sparkling mimosa, holiday cocktail, brunch drink, cranberry orange, festive drinks, cider cocktails, christmas brunch