Cranberry Orange Gin Spritz

A refreshing and festive cocktail, the Cranberry Orange Gin Spritz is a delightful blend of homemade cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, and Gin. This vibrant drink is perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion. The tartness of cranberries, the zesty hint of orange, and the crispness of gin make it a delightful choice for hosting or relaxing with friends.

Cranberry Orange Gin Spritz

A delightful blend of homemade cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, and Gin, the Cranberry Orange Gin Spritz is a refreshing and festive cocktail perfect for the holiday season.

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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 teaspoon orange zest (zest of 1 orange)
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (made above)
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • 1.50 oz Gin
  • Ice (for cocktail shaker & serving)
  • 1 dried orange slice
  • 1/4 cup sugared cranberries
  • 1 sprig rosemary

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, rosemary, and orange zest. Simmer and cook over low heat until the cranberries burst.
  2. Remove the rosemary sprig from the cranberry sauce and set it aside to cool.
  3. Juice an 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 and pour in the fresh orange juice. Seal the cocktail shaker and shake until frosted.
  6. Add 2-3 ice cubes to a glass, pour in 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 with dried orange slices, sugared cranberries, or fresh rosemary.
  9. Serve and enjoy!