Gin and Cranberry Fizz Cocktail
A refreshing cocktail that combines tart cranberry juice, crisp gin, and fizzy soda for a light and flavorful drink that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or shot glass
- Highball or rocks glass
- Strainer
- Mixing spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz cranberry juice or cranberry syrup
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- 2 oz ginger ale or club soda or soda water
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- orange or lemon slice for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake hard for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a glass with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger ale, club soda, or soda water.
- Give the drink a gentle stir.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a slice of orange or lemon.
Notes
You can use cranberry juice or syrup depending on sweetness preference. Adjust simple syrup and soda type for more or less sweetness. Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference. To make a batch for a group, multiply the ingredients. Enjoy chilled!