Cranberry Gin Fizz
This beautiful bright red cocktail can be prepped almost entirely ahead of time. You’ll be infusing your gin of choice with fresh cranberry simple syrup and a whole lime peel. Use a Y-shaped peeler to carefully remove the peel from a lime, making sure to peel off as little white pith as possible (the pith can add a bitter flavor). Then, store your gin mixture in the refrigerator in an airtight container. We prefer storing it in a pitcher or large covered measuring cup, for easy pouring. The resulting infusion has the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries and the brightness of lime, and can be made up to a month in advance. To serve, you simply have to strain over ice and top with tonic.
Ingredients
1½ cups fresh cranberries
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
8 lime peel strips (from 1 medium lime)
3 cups (24 oz.) good-quality gin (such as Beefeater)
Nutrition
Fiber 0.45g
Calories 195.89
Sugar 11.88g
Fat 0.02g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sat Fat 0.00g
Iron 0.04mg
Sodium 11.16mg
Protein 0.06g
Calcium 1.86mg
Carbohydrate 12.85g
Directions
Stir together cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until cranberries begin to burst and water turns bright pink, about 6 minutes. Cool. Pour into a large pitcher or bowl; stir in lime peel strips and gin. Cover and refrigerate 5 days. Strain before serving. To make a Cranberry-Gin Fizz, pour ¼ cup cranberry-infused gin and ? to ½ cup tonic water over ice in a tall glass.
Yields: 3 cups
