Cranes Cranberry Gin, 70cl

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For garnish, I like to add an orange slice (or an orange twist if I feel fancy), a sprig of fresh rosemary, and a few fresh cranberries.

Preparing to make this drink is very simple. You will first want to fill your highball glass with ice. Step two Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just looking for a new drink to try, these recipes are sure to impress. So grab a bottle of cranberry liqueur and let’s get mixing! 1. Desert ShieldTreat yourself to a festive Cranberry Gin and Tonic (or two, or three) this holiday season! You know that you deserve it. The peel of two oranges (ensuring as little pith is on the peel as possible, otherwise it can make the gin taste bitter)

Juicer: invest in an electronic juicer or buy an affordable hand-held to easily juice fresh citrus like lemons and limes. Simple Syrup- To make a simple syrup heat one part water and one part sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Cool before using. It will keep in for 2 weeks in an airtight container.

Recipe

We also tested with cranberry simple syrup and a standard simple syrup. And the testers felt the extra effort wasn't called for in this type of drink. Combine equal amounts of water and granulated sugar in saucepan and stir to combine. I frequently do 1 cup of each or 2 cups of each if I want to have some on hand for future drinks. If you want to make this cranberry gin recipe with fresh fruit, you can but you will need more time to let it infuse. I’ve started seeing fresh cranberries these last couple of weeks, so this is the perfect time to get your Cranberry Gin started, if you don’t happen to have some in the freezer from last Christmas!

To help you with your own experimenting, here are our tasting notes from the three versions we made. Simple Syrup: you can easily make homemade simple syrup, which is prepared by heating equal parts water and white sugar. Making your cranberry gin now will give you just over a month of steeping, perfect for serving during the holidays, and more importantly, it’ll make a super Christmas gift!

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Dillon’s Distillery: This Beamsvilleproducer makes small batch gins including rose gin, cherry gin and strawberry gin. Having made infused gins in the past where I’ve added the sugar at the same time as the fruit, I have to say I completely agree with Sipsmiths. By adding the sugar at the end also means you can control the sweetness more accurately. Cranberry Sauce – Homemade. My cranberry sauce has tart, juicy whole cranberries and a sweet flavoured syrup with plenty of orange. When you make it, reserve a few fresh berries to freeze and use as decoration when you come to bottle the gin. I tested this recipe using lemon juice, lime juice, and orange juice. And while I thought they were all good, orange won out with the recipe testers. Orange and cranberry are a classic pairing. Large sealed jar, sterilised (see my guide on how to sterilise glass jars) To Make This Christmas Gin Recipe