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Cranberry Gin Cocktail Recipe

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5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Yield 1 cocktail
Category Cocktails / Drinks
Cuisine Amercican

Description

A purple-hued Cranberry Gin Cocktail infused with citrus flavors and a light note of lavender.

Ingredients

  • Dried lavender flowers
  • 1½ ounces Empress Gin
  • ¾ ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ ounce rich simple syrup

Instructions

  • Muddle a few lavender flowers in a cocktail shaker.
  • Add 1½ ounces gin, ¾ ounce orange liqueur, ½ ounce 100% cranberry juice, ½ ounce fresh lemon juice, and ¼ ounce rich simple syrup.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with additional lavender leaves.

Equipment

cocktail shaker
jigger

Notes

A rich simple syrup is made with 2:1 ratio of sugar to water. Combine in a saucepan and cook over medium heat just until the sugar is dissolved. 

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSodium: 1mgSugar: 8g
Keywords cranberry cocktail, cranberry gin cocktail, gin cocktail
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