Cranberry Orange Sparkler: Your New Favorite Holiday Cocktail

Dec 22, 2025

overhead view of Cranberry Orange Sparkler with ice cube

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Are you ready to elevate your holiday hosting game with minimal effort and maximum “wow” factor? Forget simple pours… this Cranberry Orange Sparkler is the signature drink you need this season!

It’s bright, refreshing, and incredibly festive, but the real secret lies in one simple preparation step that turns an ordinary glass of bubbly into an extraordinary experience: Fruity, flavorful ice cubes and gorgeous presentation!

Vertical image of pouring champagne into glass with cranberry/orange/rosemary ice cube

Why This Cocktail Is Pure Magic

This recipe is built around gorgeous, flavor-infused ice cubes. As they chill your drink, they slowly melt, releasing bursts of fresh orange, tart cranberry, and a hint of fragrant rosemary into your chilled Prosecco or Champagne.

Visually Stunning: The cubes themselves are miniature works of art, guaranteed to impress your guests.
Built-in Flavor: The drink gets more delicious as you sip.
Simple to Serve: Once the cubes are frozen, assembly is as easy as dropping a cube and pouring the bubbly!

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use fresh or frozen fruit?

You can use either! Fresh fruit is great for visual appeal and fresh flavor. Wash it well and cut it into small pieces that fit the tray. Frozen fruit works, too; you can thaw it slightly before adding it to the tray, or use it frozen.

How long do infused ice cubes last in the freezer?

While the cubes will remain frozen indefinitely, their peak flavor and aroma, especially for herbs and citrus, will begin to fade after about 2–3 weeks.

The Produce Moms Tip

Storage Tip: Store them in an airtight container or freezer bag after they are fully frozen to prevent them from absorbing odors from the freezer. Label them with the flavor and date.

What else can I use infused ice cubes in?

They are a wonderful addition to almost any drink!

Plain water or sparkling water
Iced tea or lemonade
Cocktails or mocktails
Smoothies
Sangria

Related: Lemon Ice Cubes with Mint

Cranberry Orange Sparkler Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients Cranberry Orange Sparkler: Naturipe Cranberries, orange juice, cranberry juice, oranges, cranberries, rosemarry and bottle of champagne

1 cup cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice
1 orange, sliced
½ cup Naturipe® cranberries (2-3 per cube)
Sprig of fresh rosemary, cut into small pieces
1 bottle of chilled champagne or Prosecco

How to Make Cranberry Orange Cocktail

The Secret Step: Infused Ice Cubes

This is where the magic happens! Plan to make these the night before your event. You can even make them 2-3 days in advance.

Adding orange slices and cranberries to ice cube mold

First you must prep the ice cube molds. Add a few cranberries and a small piece of orange slice into each cube.

Next, mix the base. In a separate container, thoroughly mix together the 1 cup of cranberry juice and 1 cup of orange juice.

pouring orange/cranberry juice mixture into the ice cube molds

Then, carefully pour the juice mixture into the prepared ice cube molds, filling each slot.

Next, add in rosemary sprigs to each ice cube mold.

Overhead view of ice cubest before putting into freezer

Finally, freeze overnight until solid.

Ready to Serve Cranberry Orange Cocktails

Now you are ready to serve and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Cranberry, orange and rosemary ice cubes on a board with a bag of Naturipe cranberries

First, place one of your beautiful, frozen Cranberry Orange ice cubes into a wine glass or flute.

Pouring champagne into glas with the cranberry/orange/rosemary ice cube

Next, top the ice cube with chilled champagne or Prosecco.

Overhead view of the Cranberry Orange Sparkler

Enjoy! Watch the bubbles interact with the fruit and serve immediately.

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