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The New Year’s Eve, Citrus Pomegranate Champagne Twist. Fresh mint, winter citrus, pomegranate juice, and a splash of orange liquor. Topped off with ginger beer and bubbly champagne. This drink is so easy to create, simply mix everything together for a festive holiday cocktail that’s perfectly sweetened, and so delicious! This drink can be made ahead of time for easy New Year’s Eve entertaining. Tip? Make the punch variation to serve to family and friends. The perfect fun and pretty cocktail to help us ring in the New Year!
Figured we’d go out with a real sparkle, you know?
Over the past few months, I’ve shared more cocktails than in any other year…in fact, we haven’t missed one cocktail Saturday since October! That’s three months of fun and festive holiday drinks. But as always December’s drinks have been my favorite to share. And my very favorite drink yet? I think that title has to go to the Frosted Mistletoe Margarita. I just LOVE everything about that cocktail, but this Champagne twist? It just might top that margarita. Something about this one feels oh so special. And yes, it’s delicious.
Question for you all, what’s been your personal favorite?
Now, obviously, it’s not Saturday, but I wanted to leave you all with one last celebratory drink to help us ring in the New Year. Nothing screams New Years’ like a champagne cocktail, so here we are! And since we’ll be taking a break from the cocktails come January, I thought why not end with one last fun cocktail?! It just felt like the right thing to do!
Onto the details.
Champagne cocktails require almost no work, but they’re always so much fun.
This one is a simple mix of fresh wintery blood orange juice, pomegranate, and sweet orange liquor, which I think is key. It makes this cocktail almost like a champagne margarita, which yes, is every bit as delicious as it sounds.
I topped off each drink with spicy, sweet gingery beer and then that bubbly champagne. I feel like New Year’s Eve cannot be complete without a bottle of champagne, it just seems like a must.
SIMPLE, but GOOD.
You can also make this as a punch for serving guests. If doing so, I would probably recommend doubling the recipe, depending on how many people you plan to serve…or if you just know your family will be going back for seconds.
And as for the blood oranges, well they’re just starting to come into season, and they’re the prettiest citrus out there! Their red hue is super festive, so again, a must! Add a little pomegranate juice to “seal the deal” and you have the perfect New Year’s Eve drink. It’s easy to mix up, impressive, and every bit as delicious as it looks.
Hoping you guys all enjoy this one!! See you tomorrow for the very, very final post of 2020!!!
Looking for other easy New Year’s Eve drinks? Here are my favorites:
The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail
Lastly, if you make this Citrus Pomegranate Champagne Twist, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Citrus Pomegranate Champagne Smash
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 833 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- juice from 1/2 a blood orange or regular orange
- 1 ounce Cointreau (orange liquor)
- 2 ounces ginger beer (optional)
- champagne or Prosecco, chilled, for topping
- pomegranate arils and orange slices, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, combine the mint, pomegranate juice, orange juice, and Cointreau. Fill with ice and shake 1 minute to infuse the drink.2. Strain into champagne or wine glass filled with ice. Add the ginger beer and top with the champagne. Serve with pomegranate arils, orange slices, and mint. Drink and enjoy!
Citrus Pomegranate Champagne Punch
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 256 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- juice from 2 blood oranges or 2 regular oranges
- 1 cup (8 ounces) Cointreau (orange liquor)
- 2 (8 ounce) cans ginger beer, chilled (optional)
- 1 (750ml) bottle champagne, chilled
- pomegranate arils and orange slices, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a pitcher, combine the mint, pomegranate juice, orange juice, and Cointreau. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve, at least 1 hour.2. Pour into champagne or wine glasses filled with ice. To each drink, add the ginger beer and top with the champagne. Serve with pomegranate arils, orange slices, and mint. Drink and enjoy!
Absolutely delectable! Perfect for our New Year’s Eve gathering!
Hey Madison,
Happy New Year!🎆🎈 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
I chose this drink over the Christmas punch bc it seemed less complicated and I was the only one drinking it preferred to make by the serving. I agree with Tieghan that this is simple but GOOD. I really liked the fresh mint in it. I used a regular orange, but I think it’d be even better with blood orange.
Hey Carissa,
Happy New Year!🎆🎈 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
Huge hit for family Christmas! Even my grandmother asked for a second glass. I should’ve brought a second pitcher. Will strain the mint out before serving next time. Thanks for a great crowd pleaser!
Hey Ashley,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
Perfect holiday cocktail. I made them for Christmas Eve cocktail hour and they were so good and festive!!
Hey Kelly,
I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄
Hey Tiegan:
Do you muddle the mint or just throw them in the pitcher with the juices and Cointreau? If we let it set overnight (with the mint), any issues?
Hi Michael,
For this recipe I do not muddle the mint. You can make overnight, just save the bubbles for when you are ready to serve. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, cheers! xTieghan
What’s the part breakdown for the mix plus Prosecco plus ginger beer? 1/3 1/3 1/3? Thank you!
Hey Carrie,
I just do a splash of each. I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
You do a splash of each? Splash of prosecco? Splash of ginger beer?
I am thinking of having this for a wedding signature drink. Would you recommend the punch recipe? any other recommendations for this use?
Hi there,
I would go ahead and follow the measurements for the punch recipe if you are making this for a large gathering. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
We had this on new years eve, just awesome! Looking forward to more of your drink recipes in 2021! You are quite the mixologist!
Happy New Year to you & your family!
Hey Karen,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so excited that it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Que delícia! vou fazer esse final de semana para experimentar, eu adoro essas bebidas diferentes
Hi Aline,
Muito obrigado! Espero que você ame a receita! xTieghan