Cranberry Gin Fizz Recipe – Easy Festive Cocktail
A vibrant and festive cocktail featuring homemade cranberry syrup, gin, lime juice, and club soda for a refreshing and bubbly holiday drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 2 oz (60ml) gin
- 1 oz (30ml) cranberry syrup
- 1 oz (30ml) fresh lime juice
- 2–3 oz (60-90ml) club soda
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Extra cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cranberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (100g) fresh cranberries, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, and 1 cup (240ml) water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or jar, discarding the solid bits. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 oz (60ml) gin, 1 oz (30ml) cranberry syrup, and 1 oz (30ml) fresh lime juice. Shake well for 15 seconds.
- Serve: Fill your serving glass with ice. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass. Top with 2-3 oz (60-90ml) of club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish: Add a few fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint for a festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Chill serving glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by adding more cranberry syrup or lime juice.’, ‘Do not overdo the club soda to maintain flavor balance.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: Cranberry Gin Fizz, Holiday Cocktail, Festive Drink, Easy Cocktail Recipe, Gin Cocktail