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Cranberry Pear Mimosa

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This Cranberry Pear Mimosa is a glass of cheer! The tart of the cranberry pairs beautifully with the sweet pear. Top with bubbly champagne and your party guests will be begging for more.

And if this Mimosa wasn’t special enough, it uses a homemade cranberry juice for even more delicious cranberry flavor!

For more boozy holiday cocktails, try my Blueberry Gin Cocktail and Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour!

Topped with pear and cranberry

Traditionally Mimosas consist of orange juice and champagne. But let’s be real, life is too short to only enjoy one type of Mimosa the rest of your life. This one is my favorite to date… and it is perfect for the holidays.

Cranberry Pear Mimosa Ingredients

This mimosa is 3 simple ingredients. But don’t be fooled… It is bursting with flavor and never boring. Keep reading for a few notes and potential substitutions.

  • Cranberry Juice: We make ours homemade but feel free to use store-bought as well.
  • Pear Juice: Be sure to use 100% juice. If you use pear nectar or pear syrup it will be extremely sweet and lacking in the pear flavor.
  • Champagne: Use your favorite brand. I tend to go for a dry champagne to balance out the sweet juices we are adding.
  • Cranberries and Sliced Pears: Used for a pretty garnish.
Ingredients for Cranberry Pear Mimosas

How To Make A Cranberry Pear Mimosa

This one is super simple! All you have to do is add the cranberry juice and pear juice to glasses and top it off with champagne.

The bubbles will do the stirring and combining of the juices, so all that is left it topping is garnishing. I like to plop in a few fresh cranberries and a pear slice. Just don’t forget to wash them!

If you have any leftover cranberry juice or want to make more cranberry drinks, try my Cranberry Margarita Mocktail and Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine, or this Cranberry Moscow Mule.

Making Cranberry Pear Mimosas

Why Should I Make My Own Cranberry Juice?

Cranberry juice is not only super simple to make, but it is also loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, and salicylic acid. Making your own means no preservatives and no added junk.

It also means you can control the level of sweet and tart to suit your taste-buds. Not to mention you can make your own for $3 versus a $7 bottle at the grocery store.

How Do I Make Homemade Cranberry Juice?

Like I said before, it is simple. All you need is fresh cranberries, water, and honey.

  1. Bring your cranberries and water to a boil.
  2. Simmer them for 20 minutes.
  3. Strain and add in your honey.
  4. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

TIP: Because there is no preservatives in homemade cranberry juice it should be drank within two weeks.

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Serving Up the BEST Cranberry Pear Mimosa

TIP: Make sure all the ingredients are chilled prior to serving (ice is a no-no for mimosas).

Into your champagne flute pour homemade cranberry juice and then pear juice. Top that with bubbly champagne. Plop in a few fresh cranberries for aesthetic and then a pair slice on top.

SERVING A CROWD: For reference, if you are using the entire bottle of cranberry juice, pear juice, and champagne it will serve about 10-12 people. I recommend making them ahead of time instead of allowing guests to make their own (you can control portions to ensure there is enough for everyone).

Mimosas for a holiday crowd

Make It A Cranberry Pear Mimosa Mocktail

If you are wanting to cater to your crowd you can easily turn this Mimosa into a mocktail. This makes it great for kids and those who cannot or do not drink alcohol.

Substitute the champagne for sparkling wine or an alcohol-free Prosecco. You can also use mineral water or tonic water to mimic the bubbly too. Check out my mimosa mocktail recipe for all the options and information.


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Topped with pear and cranberry

Cranberry Pear Mimosa

Elizabeth Swoish
This Cranberry Pear Mimosa is tart, sweet, and super bubbly. Your party guest will love the beautiful color and homemade cranberry juice!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Homemade Cranberry Juice 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Beverage
Servings 1 mimosa
Calories 115 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 ½ ounces cranberry juice
  • 1 ½ ounces pear juice
  • 3 ounces champagne
  • cranberries - garnish
  • pear slices - garnish

Homemade Cranberry Juice

  • 2 cups cranberries - fresh
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup honey

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • To a champagne flute add the cranberry juice, pear juice, and champagne.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries and pear slices.

Homemade Cranberry Juice

  • Place the cranberries and water into a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover the pot. Allow it to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the cranberry juice mixture through a sieve and into a large measuring cup.
  • Add the honey and stir thoroughly. This is a great time to test the cranberry juice and add more honey if desired.
  • Pour into a glass jar or container and place in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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By Elizabeth Swoish on November 5th, 2021
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Elizabeth Swoish is the founder and CEO of Entirely Elizabeth. She is a self-taught foodie and mocktail enthusiast with a business degree in data analysis. Read Elizabeth's food journey or connect on your favorite social media channels.

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