Cranberry Ginger Mead Fizz

This delightful cocktail is perfect for holiday gatherings and combines the refreshing tartness of cranberry with the subtle warmth of ginger, all topped off with the effervescence of mead. It's a low-alcohol option that can be made in batches and is sure to be a hit at any festive occasion.

Cranberry Ginger Mead Fizz

A delightful low-alcohol cocktail featuring cranberry, ginger, and sparkling mead.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1.50 ounces fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cranberries
  • 4 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
  • Ice
  • 2 ounces mead

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the honey to a boil until it turns dark amber.
  2. Carefully add the orange juice and stir in the minced ginger, allowing it to steep for a few minutes.
  3. Blend the syrup and strain it to remove solids.
  4. Char the cranberries in a hot skillet, then transfer to a pitcher and add the honey-ginger syrup and cranberry juice.
  5. Cool the drink base completely and store in the refrigerator if not using right away.
  6. To prepare the cocktail, fill a highball glass with ice, add 4 ounces of the drink base along with several cranberries, and top with 2 ounces of mead. Stir gently and serve.