Cranberry Gin Fizz Recipe

Cranberry gin fizz in a highball glass with fresh cranberries, rosemary, and ice.

Cranberry gin fizz made with gin, cranberry juice, fresh orange, and sparkling water. Crisp, bubbly, and perfectly balanced, it's an easy cocktail for holidays, summer, and every celebration in between.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Cocktail

Ingredients

ice
2 oz London dry gin
1.5 oz cranberry juice
1.5 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
½ oz simple syrup optional, see notes
3 oz sparkling water (or club soda)
fresh cranberries for garnish
fresh rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the gin, cranberry juice, orange juice, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into an ice filled highball glass, then top with the club soda.
Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh orange juice for the brightest flavour. Bottled juice won't taste quite as fresh.

Chill your ingredients before mixing so the cocktail stays cold and refreshing without melting too much ice.

Add the sparkling water last and stir gently to keep the bubbles light and fizzy.

Taste before serving. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, use cranberry juice cocktail or add a splash of simple syrup.

Serve immediately. This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh while it's cold and bubbly. Leftovers will lose their fizz over time.

The sweetness of this cocktail will vary depending on the type of cranberry juice you use. If you're using a tart 100% cranberry juice, add the optional simple syrup to balance the flavours. If you're using a sweetened cranberry juice cocktail, you may not need it. Taste and adjust to your preference.

To make simple syrup: Stir together equal parts sugar and hot water until the sugar dissolves. Let cool before using. Alternatively, simmer equal parts sugar and water until dissolved, then cool completely before storing in the fridge.

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