Cranberry Orange Fizz

A refreshing and flavorful cocktail that combines the tartness of cranberries with the citrusy sweetness of orange juice, all enhanced with a touch of gin. This Cranberry Orange Fizz is the perfect balance of fruity and festive, making it an ideal drink for any occasion. The homemade cranberry sauce adds a unique twist to this classic cocktail, creating a delightful and visually appealing beverage that will impress your guests.

Cranberry Orange Fizz

A refreshing and festive cocktail featuring a homemade cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, and a splash of gin.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (zest of 1 orange)
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • 1.50 oz gin
  • Ice
  • Dried orange slice for garnish
  • Sugared cranberries for garnish
  • Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, water, rosemary, and orange zest. Simmer over low heat until the cranberries burst.
  2. Remove the rosemary sprig from the cranberry sauce and set it aside to cool.
  3. Juice the orange while the cranberry sauce is cooling.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cooled cranberry sauce to release any remaining juice.
  5. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, then pour in the fresh orange juice.
  6. Seal the cocktail shaker and shake until the glass becomes frosted.
  7. Add 2-3 ice cubes to a glass and pour in 1/4 cup of the cranberry orange syrup from the cocktail shaker.
  8. Add 1/2 cup sparkling water and 1.5 oz gin to the glass, then stir.
  9. Garnish the cocktail with dried orange slices, sugared cranberries, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
  10. Serve and enjoy!