Cranberry Burst Gin Fizz

A delightful and refreshing cocktail that combines the tartness of cranberries with the citrusy flavors of fresh orange juice and the crispness of Gin. The homemade cranberry sauce adds a unique twist to this classic cocktail, making it a perfect choice for any festive occasion.

Cranberry Burst Gin Fizz

A refreshing and festive cocktail featuring a homemade cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, and Gin, all topped with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (zest of 1/2 an orange)
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (made above)
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice (juice of 1/2 a large orange)
  • 1.50 oz Gin
  • Ice (for cocktail shaker & cocktail)
  • 1 dried orange slice
  • 1/4 cup sugared cranberries
  • 1 sprig rosemary

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, rosemary, and orange zest. Simmer over low heat until the cranberries burst.
  2. Remove the rosemary sprig and set the cranberry sauce aside to cool.
  3. Juice the orange while the cranberry sauce is cooling.
  4. Add the cooled cranberry sauce to a cocktail shaker and muddle the cranberries to release any remaining juice.
  5. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, pour in the fresh orange juice, and seal the lid. Shake until the glass is frosted.
  6. In a glass, add 2-3 ice cubes and pour 1/4 cup of the cranberry orange syrup from the cocktail shaker.
  7. Add 1/2 cup sparkling water and 1.5 oz Gin to the glass, then stir together.
  8. Garnish the cocktail with a dried orange slice, sugared cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary.
  9. Serve and enjoy!