Poinsettia Cocktail: Mixed Drink Recipes To Spice Up Your Night!

Classic Poinsettia Cocktail

Nothing says the holidays like a classic poinsettia cocktail! Our classic recipe is perfect for those who want to transport their taste buds back in time and experience the holiday nostalgia of this timeless favorite. All you need is cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and champagne or Prosecco. Combine 2-parts cranberry juice with 1-part orange liqueur in an ice filled shaker and shake vigorously. Then strain into glasses filled with ice cubes before topping off with your choice of champagne or prosecco! Enjoy!.

Cranberry Pomegranate Poinsettia

This zingy twist on the classic poinsettia will have your guests asking for seconds! Simply combine equal parts pomegranate juice and cranberry juice along with one part vodka in an ice-filled shaker before shaking vigorously until chilled. Strain into martini glasses before topping off with a splash of Prosecco or sparkling wine. Garnish each glass with fresh pomegranates if desired, then enjoy sipping this tart treat all night long!.

Citrus Ginger Poinsettia

For a truly unique take on the poinsettiacocktail, try adding some citrusy ginger flavor to your mix! Start by combining 3 parts pineapple juice, 2 parts grapefruit juice, 1 part orange liqueur, 1/4 part lime cordial in an ice filled shaker before shaking until well blended together. Strain into glasses over crushed ice then top off each drink with cold ginger beer for that extra zing everyone will love. Add thin slices of lime as garnish if desired – cheers!.

Poinsettia

Ingredients: – 2 ounces cranberry juice – 1 ounce vodka – 1/2 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec – Lime wedge for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Pour in the cranberry juice, vodka and Cointreau or Triple Sec. 3. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to combine ingredients and chill them. 4. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass if desired.

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Poinsettia

Course: Drinks

Ingredients

• - 2 ounces cranberry juice
• - 1 ounce vodka
• - 1/2 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
• - Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Pour in the cranberry juice, vodka and Cointreau or Triple Sec.
• Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to combine ingredients and chill them.
• Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass if desired.

Glassware

Typical or usual glassware used for the Poinsettia Cocktail is a martini glass, highball glass, or coupe. Martini glasses are perfect for serving up traditional poinsettias and gives the drink an elegant presentation. Highball glasses are best suited to tall drinks that require extra ingredients like fruits and herbs. Coupe glasses can also be used to serve the poinsettia cocktail, but should only be used for shorter versions of this classic holiday favorite due to its shallow shape.

Flavors Cranberry and Vodka, Sweet, Sour and Tart

Cranberry and vodka is a delicious combination of sweet, sour and tart. This cocktail has just the right balance of flavor to make it enjoyable for almost anyone. The tangy sweetness of the cranberry juice pairs perfectly with the acidity of freshly squeezed lime juice. Meanwhile, adding Cointreau or Triple Sec brings a subtle layer of sweetness and complexity that rounds out this drink nicely.

The vodka in this martini adds an additional level of crispness without overpowering other flavors. It also gives the drink a smooth finish that makes it refreshing enough to sip after dinner as well as during happy hour. As you take your last sip, you’ll taste hints of cranberries lingering on your tongue — perfect for those who enjoy fruity cocktails!

3 Tips for Making Your Poinsettia

1. When shopping for cranberry juice, look for one that is 100% juice with no added sugar or preservatives.
2. Be sure to chill the glass while mixing the Poinsettia cocktail to ensure a cold, refreshing drink.
3. Use a quality orange liqueur to give your Poinsettia an extra zesty flavor! Experiment with different brands, you’ll be surprised at the difference between an inexpensive triple sec and something like Grand Marnier.