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Spicy Cranberry Orange Gin Cocktail

Spicy Cranberry Orange Gin Cocktail

This vibrant and colorful cocktail combines gin and the flavors of the holiday season for a festive drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Cocktail Glass

Ingredients
  

Spiced Orange-Cranberry Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4-5 cloves
  • 2 orange slices
  • 1 rosemary sprig

Spicy Cranberry Orange Gin Cocktail

  • 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
  • 3 oz tonic water
  • 1 oz Spiced Orange-Cranberry Simple Syrup
  • Cranberries and orange slices for garnish

Instructions
 

Spiced Orange-Cranberry Simple Syrup

  • Add all of your ingredients to a small saucepan on medium heat.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook 5-7 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and it's slightly thickened.
  • Allow to chill completely.

Spicy Cranberry Orange Gin Cocktail

  • Add ice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
  • Strain into an ice filled glass.
  • Gently pour in the Empress 1908 Gin.
  • Slowly top with tonic water
  • Garnish with cranberries and a slice of orange.
  • Cheers!

Notes

For this cocktail I am using Empress 1908 Gin.
Keyword christmas cocktail, cranberry cocktail, holiday cocktail, spicy cranberry orange gin cocktail
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