Poinsettia (cocktail)

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A poinsettia cocktail is a mixture of champagne, Cointreau (or Triple Sec), and cranberry juice. It is named after the poinsettia flower, commonly associated with Christmas. [1]

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References

  1. "Poinsettia Recipe The Spruce Eats".