Cranberry Gin Cocktail | The Work Desk

This cranberry gin cocktail is a twist on the classic gin and tonic. Add a splash of cranberry juice to make this festive Christmas morning cocktail.

Cranberry gin cocktail for Christmas morning

I’ve been in full vacation mode lately! Thanksgiving brunch and Christmas brunch are some of my favorite meals.

As such, I’ve been thinking a lot about the menu to serve. Today I want to share with you a cranberry gin cocktail I made this week.

Make this special blueberry gin cocktail

This is a twist on the classic gin and tonic.

To make it more festive, I add a splash of cranberry juice and 2 slices of clementines.

It’s really a simple recipe. However, there are a couple of tricks that make this a special drink to serve.

Use ice balls for a fun Christmas cocktail

I love using ice balls for cocktails and mocktails. It’s one of those little things that make drinks so much more fun to serve.

Here is another example of ice balls in use. I freeze scoops of blueberry juice ice in this Minty Blueberry Lemon Mocktail.

Also, they melt more slowly than regular ice cubes. This means your cocktail stays fresher and undiluted.

There are many different ice ball molds on the market. I’ve tried a few different ones. Some are more resourceful than others

This ice sphere mold is what I currently use. I have had great success with. You can see it clearly in the image below.

What kind of cranberry juice for this cocktail?

For this blueberry gin cocktail, I use this pure cranberry juice without sugar. It is a juice with no added sugar, no sweetener, no preservatives and no added color.

I have linked it so you can see it. But I bought it from my local market for a lower price.

Personally, I liked the tartness of the cranberry juice in this cocktail. I think it would work well for Christmas morning at lunch.

make it sweet

However, the cranberry gin cocktail is equally delicious and sweet. To do this, you can use a sweetened cranberry juice such as Ocean Spray.

Or if you like your cocktails very sweet, add a splash of simple sugar syrup as well.

What type of gin to use?

This recipe uses a classic dry gin. Personally, I really like this Juniper Grove American Dry Gin. I discovered this brand because it is made in Sierra Nevada, where I live.

This cocktail recipe works best with a gin that isn’t too heavy on floral flavors.

Combine it with these brunch ideas

Before you go, here are delicious Thanksgiving brunch ideas and Christmas brunch ideas that go well with this cocktail.

Enjoy this cranberry gin cocktail

I really hope you make this cranberry gin cocktail at least once this holiday season.

We will do it again and again. It’s delicious and quick.

Any question? Please let me know in the comments below.

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