# Festive Cranberry Mimosas This Holiday Mint Cocktail Excentuates Seasonal Fruit and Flavors By M | Published 2015-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-mimosa References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/cranberry-mint-mimosa/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cranberry-mint-mimosa) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/) Offering a seasonal blend of flavor is this [cranberry mimosa cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-mimosas) by lifestyle blog Brit+Co that celebrates brunch with [festive holiday flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-cocktail). The drink is ideal to serve in the morning with breakfast or transitional enough in taste to also be served at dinner or during cocktail hour. Mimosas are typically seen as a morning cocktail with the ingredients of [orange juice mixed with champagne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-serve-mimosas). This holiday version plays off of the same flavors with a few additions to capture the winter temporal climate. The cocktail is made from a base of champagne or a similar bubbly beverage topped with orange slices, orange zest and cranberries. Fresh mint is added to capture the refreshingly cold flavor of the season and the drink can also be garnished with a whimsical piece of cotton candy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seasonal Flavor Cocktails:** Opportunity for creating innovative cocktails that highlight seasonal fruit and flavors, providing a unique and festive drinking experience. - **Festive Brunch Drinks:** The trend of introducing holiday-themed cocktails during brunch creates an enjoyable and celebratory atmosphere for morning gatherings. - **Transitional Beverage Options:** Opportunity for creating versatile cocktails that can be enjoyed both during breakfast and cocktail hour, appealing to a wider range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Manufacturing:** The beverage manufacturing industry can explore creating new seasonal cocktail recipes that incorporate innovative flavors and ingredients. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and bars can capitalize on the festive brunch drinks trend by offering unique and creative holiday-themed cocktails to enhance customer experiences. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Event planners and catering services can tap into the demand for transitional beverage options by providing versatile and customizable cocktail menus for various occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Peppermint Mocha Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-martini.md) - [Festive Cranberry Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-margarita.md) - [Tart-Sweet Seasonal Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-cranberry-pomegranate-spritz.md) - [Festive Five-Ingredient Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagrams-escapes-berry-merry-spritz.md) - [Festive Branded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motts-clamato-caesar-cocktails.md) - [Holiday Mocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-winter-fizz.md) - [Bottled Berry Mimosas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-mimosa.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Canned Mimosas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntide-mimosas.md)