CRANBERRY AND VANILLA-BEAN MIMOSAS

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Begin the morning with these beautiful, festive (and easy) drinks. From Bon Appetit, December 2005.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Cocktails

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

cranberry juice, chilled
ice cubes
1 vanilla bean (or more if using for garnish)
sparkling wine
sugar and halved vanilla beans for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Combine a few cups chilled cranberry juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Scrape in the seeds from vanilla bean. Shake well.
  • 2. Strain into Champagne glasses, filling only halfway. Top off the drinks with sparkling wine. For an extra-special touch, rim the glasses with sugar and garnish with halved vanilla beans.

erik bundy
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! These mimosas were easy to make and they turned out beautifully.


orishaba doreen
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These mimosas were delicious! The cranberry and vanilla bean flavors were perfectly balanced, and the champagne added just the right amount of sparkle.


OLD LEGENDS
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These mimosas were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I don't like tart drinks. They were still very pretty and festive, though.


Nfor Yannick
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I made these mimosas for a baby shower and they were a big hit! The guests loved the unique flavor and the festive presentation.


Jerry Padgett
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These mimosas were the perfect addition to my brunch menu. They were light and refreshing, and the cranberry and vanilla bean flavors were a nice touch.


noreen ali
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I've made these mimosas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Md Rana
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These mimosas were a bit too strong for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not used to drinking alcohol. They were still very tasty, though.


mb Ashraf
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I made these mimosas for my book club meeting and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive presentation.


Arshad Hussain
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These mimosas were the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. They were elegant and delicious, and my guests loved them.


Ashthedash5 Gaming
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I'm not a big drinker, but I couldn't resist trying these mimosas. They were so pretty and festive, and they tasted even better than they looked!


jacklina Salehe
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These mimosas were a great way to start my day! They were light and refreshing, and the cranberry and vanilla bean flavors were a nice change from the usual orange juice.


Arafat N islam
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I had some leftover cranberries and vanilla beans, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! These mimosas were delicious and so easy to make.


Bonsuk julius
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These mimosas were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of sweet drinks. They were still very pretty and festive, though.


Garage TUBE
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I was a bit skeptical about the cranberry and vanilla bean combination, but it really worked! These mimosas were surprisingly refreshing and flavorful.


Ivash Trehan
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These mimosas were the perfect addition to my holiday brunch. They were festive and delicious, and my guests loved them.


Zeerak Khan
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I made these mimosas for a girls' brunch and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the festive color and the delicious flavor.


Divyanshu Sah
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These mimosas were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry and vanilla bean flavors were subtle but noticeable, and the champagne added a nice touch of elegance.


Chetachukwu Christian
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I'm not usually a fan of mimosas, but these were delicious! The cranberry and vanilla bean flavors were really unique and refreshing.


Emmanuel Kokobane
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These mimosas were a hit at my brunch party! The cranberry and vanilla bean flavors were perfectly balanced, and the champagne added just the right amount of sparkle. I'll definitely be making these again.