Cocktail Friday: Cranberry Gin Fizz
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!
