Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries3 cups orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice3 bottles (750 ml each) champagne, chilledFresh mint leaves, optional

Preparation

Place cranberries and 1 cup orange juice in a blender; cover and process until pureed, stopping to scrape down side of jar with a rubber spatula as needed. Add lemon juice and remaining orange juice; cover and process until blended.

Pour 1/3 cup cranberry mixture into each champagne flute or wine glass. Top with 3/4 cup champagne; serve with mint if desired.