Irresistible Cranberry Orange Gin and Tonic Recipe for Holidays
A festive cocktail combining tart cranberries, zesty orange, and crisp gin, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces gin
- 4 ounces tonic water
- 1 ounce cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- Orange slices (for garnish and juice)
- Ice cubes
- Rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice an orange into thin rounds and set aside. Rinse fresh cranberries and pick a few for garnish. If using rosemary sprigs, rinse and pat dry.
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, combine 2 ounces of gin and 1 ounce of cranberry juice. Shake or stir gently to mix.
- Pour the gin and cranberry mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Top with 4 ounces of tonic water and stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Add fresh cranberries and an orange slice to the glass. Insert a rosemary sprig for garnish if desired.
- Serve and enjoy the crisp, citrusy flavors.
Notes
[‘Chill your tonic water, cranberry juice, and gin beforehand for a crisper drink.’, ‘Use fresh garnishes for vibrant flavor and presentation.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by adding simple syrup or using sweetened cranberry juice.’, “Quality tonic water enhances the drink’s flavor.”]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 15
- Carbohydrates: 10
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