Gin and Cranberry Noel Cocktail
Tart cranberry and crisp gin blend with citrus and bubbles in this Gin and Cranberry Noel—a light, festive cocktail that’s perfect for any holiday celebration.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Glassware
- Small plate
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz dry gin
- 2 oz cranberry juice 100% juice or juice cocktail
- 0.5 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters optional
- Tonic water or club soda, for topping
- Fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Sugar for the rim, optional
Instructions
- Chill your glass in the freezer for a couple of minutes.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip in sugar if desired.
- Add gin, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into your chilled glass with fresh ice.
- Top with tonic water or club soda for fizz.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with cranberries and a lime wedge.
Notes
Use dry gin for a balanced drink. Adjust syrup for sweetness, and swap in cranberry simple syrup for more berry flavor. Garnish with sugared or frozen cranberries for a festive touch. For a lighter drink, use extra soda water.