Discover delicious Christmosas Cocktail Recipes to elevate your celebrations. Sip responsibly and enjoy the holiday spirit!

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I’m your host, KAD, and if there’s one cocktail that perfectly captures an Australian Christmas, it’s the Christmosa.

Light, bubbly and full of fresh fruit flavours, this festive twist on the classic Mimosa is ideal for Christmas brunch, backyard celebrations and long lunches with family and friends.

Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make and looks just as impressive as it tastes.

What Is a Christmosa?

A Christmosa is a festive variation of the classic Mimosa.

Traditionally made with sparkling wine and orange juice, this Christmas version adds cranberry juice, fresh berries and seasonal garnishes like rosemary to create a colourful cocktail that’s perfect for celebrating.

It’s refreshing, simple to prepare and easy to customise, making it one of the best cocktails for holiday entertaining.

If you enjoy sparkling wine cocktails, you’ll also love our French 75 and Aperol Spritz recipes.

Christmosa at a Glance

Prep Time	5 minutes
Total Time	5 minutes
Serves	1
Difficulty	Easy
Glassware	Champagne Flute
Main Spirit	Sparkling Wine

Ingredients

90 ml chilled sparkling wine
60 ml fresh orange juice
30 ml cranberry juice
Fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds
Fresh rosemary sprig

Equipment You’ll Need

You’ll only need a few basic bar tools.

Champagne flute
Jigger
Bar spoon

If you’re building your home bar, our guides to the Best Cocktail Shaker Sets, Bartender Jiggers and Champagne Glass Guide are a great place to start.

How to Make a Christmosa

Chill your champagne flute.
Add the orange juice and cranberry juice.
Slowly top with sparkling wine.
Stir gently.
Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
Serve immediately.

Behind the Bar with KAD

When making sparkling cocktails, always pour the sparkling wine last.

It helps preserve the bubbles and keeps the drink looking bright and lively. I also like to chill both the juice and the sparkling wine before serving so there’s no need to overload the glass with ice.

Tips for the Perfect Christmosa

Use a dry sparkling wine.
Fresh orange juice gives the best flavour.
Chill all your ingredients.
Add sparkling wine slowly.
Garnish just before serving.

Easy Variations

Tropical Christmosa

Replace the cranberry juice with mango or passionfruit juice.

Pink Christmosa

Swap cranberry for pink grapefruit juice.

Native Australian Christmosa

Add a splash of Davidson plum juice and garnish with finger lime pearls.

Alcohol-Free Christmosa

Replace the sparkling wine with alcohol-free sparkling wine or sparkling apple juice.

What to Serve with a Christmosa

This cocktail is perfect with Christmas favourites.

Fresh prawns
Smoked salmon
Ham
Cheese boards
Pavlova
Fresh fruit
Brunch platters

It’s the perfect drink to serve before Christmas lunch or while guests arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a Mimosa and a Christmosa?

A Christmosa builds on the classic Mimosa by adding festive flavours like cranberry juice, fresh berries and seasonal garnishes.

What’s the best sparkling wine to use?

A dry Prosecco or Brut sparkling wine works best.

Can I make a jug?

Yes. Mix the juices first, then add the sparkling wine just before serving.

Can I make it alcohol-free?

Absolutely. Swap the sparkling wine for alcohol-free sparkling wine or sparkling apple juice.

How strong is a Christmosa?

Using 90 ml of 12% ABV sparkling wine, one serving contains approximately 0.9 Australian standard drinks.

More Christmas Cocktail Recipes

If you’re entertaining this festive season, try these favourites as well.

Final Thoughts

The Christmosa is everything a Christmas cocktail should be. It’s light, refreshing, colourful and incredibly easy to make.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas morning, hosting a festive brunch or simply enjoying a sunny Australian afternoon, this sparkling cocktail is guaranteed to impress.

Simple ingredients, beautiful presentation and plenty of bubbles make it a recipe you’ll come back to every holiday season.

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