Christmas Gin Fizz: A Festive Cranberry and Rosemary Cocktail Recipe
Enjoy a refreshing Christmas Gin Fizz cocktail that captures the spirit of the holiday season with its vibrant flavors, combining zesty lemon juice, botanical dry gin, tart cranberry juice, and a sparkling finish. This festive drink features a sugared rim and elegant garnishes of sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs, making it perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 glasses 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for rim)
- 5 ounces dry gin
- 5 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
For the Servings
- 1 cup fresh ice cubes
- 2 ounces club soda
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup sugared cranberries
- 2 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Plates: Set out two small plates—one containing lemon juice and the other with granulated sugar. This setup is essential for creating the sugared rim on your glasses.
- Sugar the Glasses: Wet the rim of each lowball glass by dipping it into the lemon juice plate. Then, dip the rim into the granulated sugar plate, turning to coat evenly, creating a beautiful sugared edge. Set the glasses aside after coating.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add dry gin, cranberry juice, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled to combine flavors perfectly.
- Assemble Your Drinks: Fill each prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain half of the chilled gin mixture into each glass. Top off each cocktail with 1 ounce of club soda to add a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with sugared cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for aroma and festive appearance. Serve immediately to enjoy a crisp, celebratory holiday cocktail.
Notes
- For a fizzy twist, consider adding a splash of sparkling water instead of or in addition to club soda for extra bubbles.
- If the cocktail tastes too sweet, adjust by adding more lemon juice or reducing the simple syrup in future preparations.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor and brightness.
- Chill the cocktail shaker beforehand to keep the drink colder for longer.
- Garnishes like a lemon slice or edible glitter can add visual appeal and festive flair.
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