Mixing up the perfect holiday spirit

Whether you’re sipping to celebrate the holiday season or to drown out another one of your aunt’s political tirades, do it with a festive drink in hand. My favorite? Tyler Florence’s Cranberry Champagne Cocktail.

While other families start their turkey day with a 5k, we start ours with a mimosa in hand. This fall classic ditches the OJ and replaces it with a splash of tart cranberry. Add a squeeze of lime, frozen cranberries and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and you’ll be sippin’ in style.

It’s so simple to make and won’t take away from precious cooking time.

— Erin O’Brien, 360 Media, Inc.