Cranberry Bliss Gin Fizz

Celebrate the holiday season with the Cranberry Bliss Gin Fizz - a delightful gin cocktail made with homemade cranberry syrup and topped off with zesty ginger beer. This festive drink is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings and will surely impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation.

Cranberry Bliss Gin Fizz

A festive gin cocktail made with homemade cranberry syrup, topped off with ginger beer, and garnished with fresh rosemary and orange peel.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 oz. gin
  • 1 bottle ginger beer (for topping off)
  • Fresh rosemary (garnish, optional)
  • Orange peel (garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the cranberries start to pop.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Mash the cranberries with a wooden spoon, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. Strain the cranberry syrup into a separate container. Store in the refrigerator.
  4. To make the cocktail, pour gin and 1.5 oz. of the cranberry syrup into a rocks glass and stir.
  5. Fill the glass with ice and top off with ginger beer.
  6. Garnish with fresh rosemary, orange peel, and additional cranberries.