My Key lime tree is once again bearing a boatload of beautiful fruit. Like every year when I start to pick it I look for new ways to use them. Many years ago I posted a delicious Key lime margarita that has become a favorite. Everyone who tries my Key lime muffins with Key lime glaze asks for the recipe, and for some limes to make it. So you see the pattern? Now I share a cranberry Key lime mimosa.
When I suggested this Cocktails and Mocktails event to some blogger friends in advance of New Year’s Eve I knew I wanted to use Key limes. Cranberry and lime are a popular flavor combination so I thought why not just add something sparkling. Champagne, Prosecco or Cava would all work well in this mimosa.
So, what if you don’t have Key limes? You can certainly use the more common Persian lime but I would start out using less. Both limes and cranberry can be tart but they don’t overpower the taste of the sparkling wine. Persian limes have a bolder flavor than Key limes so you may not need as much. I chose to write the recipe to make one glass at a time. If sparkling wine sits, it will loose the bubbles so you don’t want to mix everything as a punch and have it sitting around. It really is easy enough to make by the glass and guest can always fill up on their own.
Cranberry Key Lime Mimosas
Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Entertain your guests with cranberry key lime mimosas. Perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
Champagne, Prosecco or other sparkling wine
Cranberry juice
1/2 teaspoon Key lime juice
Thinly sliced Key lime for garnish
Instructions
Fill champagne flute 1/4 with cranberry juice. Fill glass with champagne and squeeze Key lime juice into glass, about 1/2 a teaspoon, or to taste.
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Oh, the key lime is a fun twist! I recently made a Poinsettia – cranberry + orange liquor – and enjoyed it. Will have to try your version! Equally easy but such a different combo!
Although New Year celebrations have passed, there are many times to celebrate with a libation like this one. I have several key lime loving friends… perfect!
This cocktails sounds delicious and we just stocked up with Prosecco from Italy. Now I need to find the lime, but next year I am hoping to have them planted in the garden
Oh, the key lime is a fun twist! I recently made a Poinsettia – cranberry + orange liquor – and enjoyed it. Will have to try your version! Equally easy but such a different combo!
What refreshing cocktail. Love the cranberries and lime!
This sounds wonderful – fun, sparkling and refreshing.
Looks so delicious and perfect for hosting!
What a refreshing drink. This would be great to serve up at a party.
What a delicious combo of flavours in this cocktail! Plus it’s so easy to make as many servings that you need. Perfect for the holidays!
Although New Year celebrations have passed, there are many times to celebrate with a libation like this one. I have several key lime loving friends… perfect!
Looks like a refreshing cocktail!
What a fantastic flavor combo! Looks like a delicious drink for the holidays. Cheers!
This cocktails sounds delicious and we just stocked up with Prosecco from Italy. Now I need to find the lime, but next year I am hoping to have them planted in the garden
Easy peasy recipe. Love key lime flavors and this would be a good combination.
This is a nice version of a classic favorite of mine! I bet the lime adds a nice zesty flavor.
What a wonderful way to ring in the New Year!
What a fresh and fun way to celebrate!
These flavors sounds fabulous together! Such a fun NYE drink.
Cheers Ellen. Here’s to a happy, healthy 2018
I love key lime! This cocktail sounds perfect for New Year’s eve!