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Christmas Cranberry Gin & Tonic

A festive twist on the classic G&T, featuring cranberry juice, fresh lime, and aromatic rosemary.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz gin London Dry preferred
  • 2 oz cranberry juice unsweetened or cocktail
  • 4 oz tonic water chilled
  • 1 wedge lime juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 wheel fresh lime
  • 1 tbsp fresh cranberries

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Jigger
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Fill a tall glass to the top with ice (crushed or cubed).
  2. Pour gin and a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the ice.
  3. Add the cranberry juice.
  4. Top with tonic water slowly to preserve bubbles.
  5. Clap the rosemary sprig between hands to release oils and place in glass.
  6. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wheel.

Notes

For a sweeter drink, use cranberry juice cocktail. For a drier drink, use 100% cranberry juice.