By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 25, 2025
Cranberry Mimosas are the perfect holiday cocktail! I love serving these bubbly and tangy Cranberry Ginger Ale Cocktails topped with sugared cranberries. They come together in minutes, only require 3 simple ingredients, and make a festive addition to your Christmas parties!
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Sugared Cranberry Mimosas
Cranberry Mimosas with sugared cranberries are the most beautiful cocktails to serve at your holiday parties! These cranberry ginger ale cocktails are made with only three ingredients. This fizzy, bubbly drink is sure to get you and all your friends and family in the festive holiday mood! Though these darling Cranberry Mimosas are an exquisite Christmas treat, they’d also be perfect for New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s Day
I’ll admit it—I have a serious mimosa obsession. All fall long, I’ve been sipping on apple cider mimosas , but once the holidays roll around, I need something a little more festive. Enter: the Cranberry Mimosa. It’s bright, fruity, just the right amount of tangy, and honestly so easy to make, it almost feels like cheating. This is my new go-to drink for holiday brunches, parties, or anytime I want to add a little sparkle to the season!
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- ▢ 2-3 oz. ginger ale or ginger beer
- ▢ 2-3 oz. cranberry juice orange, apple, or any juice works
- ▢ 2-3 oz. champagne omit for virgin mimosas
- ▢ sugared cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute. No need to stir, the bubbles will make sure everything mixes up enough. 2-3 oz. ginger ale or ginger beer, 2-3 oz. cranberry juice, 2-3 oz. champagne
- Top with sugared cranberries. sugared cranberries for garnish
Becky’s Tips
- For best results, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and champagne should be chilled before pouring.
- Don’t stir the cocktail as this can cause them to lose their sparkle.
- These are pretty low in alcohol but very easy to drink, so enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Sugared Cranberry Mimosas Step by Step
Combine the ingredients : Combine 2-3 oz. ginger ale or ginger beer, 2-3 oz. cranberry juice, and 2-3 oz. champagne in a champagne flute. No need to stir, the bubbles will make sure everything mixes up enough.
Garnish and serve: Top with sugared cranberries.
Variations
- It’s easy to make this a non-alcoholic beverage! Simply leave out the champagne. The ginger ale will still give it that bubbly texture that’s so fun to drink.
- Swap champagne for sparkling grape juice or soda water.
- Cranberry is so festive for the holidays, but you can easily make these with other fruit juices. Orange or apple would both work great.
- Add a few fresh cranberries directly into the drink or add a sprig of rosemary or thyme for a pop of color.
How to Store
These cranberry mimosas are best served as soon as they are made so that they don’t lose their fizz. If you have leftovers place them in the fridge and drink within 24 hours so they may have lost some of their fizz.
Serving Suggestions
This festive drink pairs well with a variety of holiday appetizers. Serve with this Christmas cheese ball and breadsticks , or make a batch of candied walnuts to snack on while you sip.
more holiday cocktails
Sparkling Holiday Flirtini
Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks (Apple Cider Cocktail)
Holiday Punch Recipe
Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet
Sugared Cranberry Ginger Mimosas
Ingredients
- 2-3 oz. ginger ale or ginger beer
- 2-3 oz. cranberry juice orange, apple, or any juice works
- 2-3 oz. champagne omit for virgin mimosas
- sugared cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute. No need to stir, the bubbles will make sure everything mixes up enough. 2-3 oz. ginger ale or ginger beer, 2-3 oz. cranberry juice, 2-3 oz. champagne
- Top with sugared cranberries. sugared cranberries for garnish
Notes
- For best results, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and champagne should be chilled before pouring.
- Don’t stir the cocktail as this can cause them to lose their sparkle.
- These are pretty low in alcohol but very easy to drink, so enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
