Poinsettia
Champagne with cranberry and orange liqueur. A festive red sparkler.
Built in glass · Champagne flute · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 10 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 30 ml Cranberry juice
- 90 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Cranberries (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 10 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the glass
- Pour 30 ml cranberry juice into the glass
- Top with 90 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Poinsettia
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Poinsettia FAQ
What's in a Poinsettia?
10 ml triple sec / cointreau, 30 ml cranberry juice, 90 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with cranberries.
How strong is a Poinsettia?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Poinsettia?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Poinsettia in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
