Poinsettia

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Serve in a Flute glass

Ingredients:
1⁄2 oz Cointreau triple sec liqueur
2 oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
2 oz Brut champagne/sparkling wine
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select a Flute glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of rosemary sprig.
  3. POUR first 2 ingredients into chilled glass.
  4. TOP with sparkling wine and briefly stir.
  5. Garnish with rosemary sprig.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 4/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10
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Cocktail of the day:

12th December 2025 is National Poinsettia Day

Review:

Fruity fizz. Easy to serve at a party or gathering, this combines with this cocktail's name to make it a Christmas favourite.

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History:

The appearance of this cocktail is reminiscent of the red and green foliage of the plant, which derives its name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, who is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s.

Nutrition:

One serving of Poinsettia contains 103 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.7 standard drinks
  • 7.7% alc./vol. (7.7° proof)
  • 10.4 grams of pure alcohol

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Annabelle Egginton ’s Avatar Annabelle Egginton
29th December 2024 at 18:42
One of my go to festive drinks especially for a pre lunch cocktail.
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Debbie Lahaise’s Avatar Debbie Lahaise
23rd December 2024 at 18:43
this is lovely - very drinkable
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
13th June 2021 at 20:11
Used Dry Curacao to lessen the sweetness. Very nice brunch, champaign drink.
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