Cranberry Citrus Gin Delight
This delightful cocktail infuses the rich, tart flavor of cranberries with the aromatic essence of gin, creating a heartwarming and gourmet drink to start off your evening. The preparation requires a bit of patience, as the ingredients are left to infuse for 2-4 weeks, ensuring a robust and well-balanced blend of flavors.
Cranberry Citrus Gin Delight
A heartwarming and gourmet cocktail made from cranberries and gin, infused over several weeks for a rich and delightful flavor profile.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups cranberries
- 2 1/2 cups caster sugar
- Pared zest of 1 orange, plus extra pared zest for serving
- 2 1/2 cups gin
- Tonic water, for serving
Instructions
- In a 2-quart sterilized jar, combine cranberries, sugar, and pared orange zest.
- Pour gin over the mixture and seal the jar.
- Store in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks, shaking daily to dissolve the sugar.
- After infusing, strain the mixture into sterilized bottles.
- To serve, pour the infused gin over ice in a glass and top with tonic water.
- Garnish with extra cranberries and pared zest.