Cranberry Gin Cocktail

5 from 1 vote

Need a simple but delicious cocktail for the holidays? This cranberry gin cocktail made with gin, cranberry juice, lemon, and simple syrup is my new favorite!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Diet: Vegan

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 115kcal

Author: Deborah Murphy

Equipment

1 cocktail shaker

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz gin (1 shot)
3 oz 100% pure cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail)
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2-1 oz simple syrup
2 oz soda water

Instructions

Fill serving glass with ice, fresh cranberries, lemon slice, and a sprig of rosemary.
Add gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with a few pieces of ice. Shake vigorously.
Pour cocktail into glass and top with soda water. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make it a mocktail: use non-alcoholic gin.
Cranberry Juice cocktail: if you can't find fresh cranberry juice and use cranberry juice cocktail you may want to reduce the simple syrup.
Pitcher method: Add 1 1/2 cups gin, 3 cups cranberry juice, juice from 4 lemons, 1/2 cup simple syrup to a pitcher. Top with 2 cups sparkling water and serve. (Serves 8)

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