The poinsettia cocktail is made with triple sec, cranberry juice, and champagne, and sometimes vodka. It is served in a red wine glass or champagne flute and can be garnished with a citrus wedge. The drink does not contain any poinsettia plants.
A poinsettia cocktail is a blend of triple sec liqueur with champagne and cranberry juice, and sometimes also contains vodka. Poinsettia cocktail is usually served in a stemmed red wine glass, which is rounder and has a wider mouth than other stemmed wine glasses. This drink can also be found in a champagne flute, especially during New Year’s celebrations in the United States, where this cocktail is a popular celebratory drink. A poinsettia cocktail does not contain any poinsettia plants.
Making a poinsettia cocktail is simple and short, but can make a big impact on the presentation when served to guests. When this drink is made, a stirred concoction of triple sec and cranberry juice rests in the glass with ice before a dash of champagne fills it. If vodka is part of the mix, it is added with cranberry juice and triple sec. All ingredients of this cocktail must be cooled before preparing this drink.
The tricky part of making a poinsettia cocktail can be getting the right mixture of liquids into the glass. Using measuring tools to get the right amounts can help fill the glass to more precise proportions. Most veteran poinsettia cocktail makers recommend filling the glass about one-third full before adding ice to ensure there is enough room left in the glass for the ice and champagne. This drink can contain varying amounts of vodka, which in small amounts gives a refreshing alcoholic kick to the poinsettia cocktail, and in large amounts it can turn this typically light cocktail into a noticeably stiff drink.
Triple sec is an orange liqueur made from orange peels. Some poinsettia cocktail recipes call for Cointreau, a branded version of triple sec with a unique flavor that sets it apart from other types of triple sec. This cocktail is sometimes garnished with a citrus wedge or a ribbon-like orange peel.
The poinsettia plant that is this cocktail’s namesake is a popular winter holiday gift plant with distinct, intensely red flowers on a pine green leafy plant. Although it is believed by many to be highly toxic to humans and cats, the poinsettia is likely to be a nuisance to the eater only if ingested in significant quantities. It also has a decidedly bitter and unpleasant taste that clings to the tongue. Consequently, there is no poinsettia plant in this cocktail.
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