1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

Cranberry simple syrup

1 bottle champagne or prosecco, chilled

Orange slices and cranberries for garnish

1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

In a small saucepan, bring all of the ingredients for the simple syrup to a simmer.
Turn the heat down to low and let the cranberries steep for about 10 minutes.
Pour the mixture through a strainer and discard the cranberries.
Cover and chill the simple syrup in the fridge until cold.
The syrup may be made several days in advance.
Add 3 tablespoons