WHAT IS HAPPENING. Two recipes in one week that have been reviewed by members of the Set the Table community?? Yep. It is happening.
This Cranberry Gin Fizz is a new favorite for me. It is more of a weekend, special-event kind of cocktail as it has a few steps. But if you’re looking for a little simplification, just make the simple syrup during the week so it is at the ready for your weekend cocktail hour.
This pretty in pink drink is perfectly delicious. A couple things to note: the type of gin you use will make a difference. Bombay is what I used and it can seem quite strong to anyone who isn’t already a gin fan. Prairie gin is a touch milder and if you just can’t do gin, go for vodka!
Things I love about this cocktail: the color! the flavor! the frothy egg white top! Honestly, it is just a fun and festive drink that makes you want to stick your pinky out when you drink it (even if you’re wearing your finest 2020 sweats).
A couple notes from testers:
-If you want a strong cinnamon flavor, add another stick to the syrup recipe
-Seems like a lot of steps for a weeknight cocktail but 100% would make it again as a special event cocktail
-YUM!
I mean, how can you say no?
Here is the recipe, friends. Cheers to another weekend!
Cranberry Gin Fizz
Makes 2 cocktails
4 oz gin (I used Bombay Sapphire)
2 oz cranberry simple syrup (recipe below)
1/2 oz lemon juice
1 oz clementine juice
1 egg white
Club soda
Cranberry simple syrup:
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh
1 cinnamon stick (add another cinnamon stick or use some ground if you want a stronger flavor)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
Make the cranberry simple syrup by combining all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. The cranberries will burst as the heat of the syrup rises, so covering the saucepan with a lid offset may be a good idea to avoid splatters. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the syrup is a deep pink color and has thickened slightly. Strain into a glass jar and allow to cool completely before using.
To make the cocktail, combine all ingredients except the club soda in a shaker WITHOUT ice. (This is call dry shaking.) Dry shake for 20-30 seconds or until the egg white is frothy. Add a couple ice cubes to the shaker and shake until well chilled.
Strain into two cocktail glasses and top with club soda. Enjoy!
*Alternative if you don’t have a shaker or want to make a larger batch: combine all cocktail ingredients except the club soda in a blender. Blend for about 5 seconds until frothy. Transfer to a glass measuring cup with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into cocktail glass(es) and top with club soda. Cheers!