Tart cranberry, bold gin, and warming spice meet the crisp fizz of ginger beer—perfectly festive, easy, and refreshing for the holidays or any night in.
0.5ozsimple syrupplain or spiced with cinnamon/cloves
4ozginger beer
Fresh cranberriesfor garnish
Lime wedgefor garnish
Ice cubes
Instructions
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
Shake for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
Garnish with cranberries and a lime wedge.
Notes
Homemade spiced syrup adds warmth. Use less gin and more ginger beer for a lighter drink. Muddle cranberries for extra flavor. Serve with clear ice for the best fizz and look.