Poinsettia Cocktail
December 30, 2008 by Andrea 
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This was one of our favorites from the champagne cocktail sampling this weekend. It’s light, fresh, easy to sip and rather festive looking with the bright red cranberry juice, and will make a perfect addition to a New Year’s Eve cocktail list.
Update: Submitted to the CLICK photo competition for January 2009. The theme is red for this month and the competition will be fun. Be sure to visit the CLICK image gallery to see all the delicious red food photos.
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POINSETTIA COCKTAIL
Makes one cocktail.
Equipment
champagne flute or wine glass
Ingredients
1/2 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Triple Sec)
3 ounces cranberry juice, chilled
orange twist
champagne, chilled
Preparation
In the glass, combine the orange liqueur and the chilled cranberry juice. Add the orange juice twist, top with the champagne, and serve.
Variation
No alcohol: 1/2 ounce orange juice, 3 ounces cranberry juice, orange twist, sparkling water or cider
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Source: adapted from 101 Champagne Cocktails, by Kim Haasarud
This really looks nice! And, I think I’ve got all the ingredients in house already to give it a try. Happy New Year!
That looks great for a NYE cocktail!
That looks even prettier than yesterday’s. You should enter it in the CLICK: January 2009 photo event. The theme is red, and your picture is perfect for it.
Wow! That’s really pretty and festive!
I am loving all the cocktails. Happy New Year to you and your family.
OMG when I saw the headline, my first thought was, “really? Poinsettias are not poisonous?” I get it now.
Looks delish!
Beautiful pictures! What a refreshing idea for Champagne – we’ll try this tonight.
What a beautiful drink and well photographed!