It tastes great. Cranberry, gin, and tonic flavors all play very well together. 💭 What is a Cranberry Gin and Tonic? Use it for a gin and tonic. I find it better to use a conventional tonic water rather than one with lots of extra flavourings. Dillon’s Distillery: This Beamsvilleproducer makes small batch gins including rose gin, cherry gin and strawberry gin.

Either way, we have taken a standard (and perfectly tasty) G&T recipe and made it even more delicious and festive with the addition of cranberry juice and fresh cranberries. Jump to: It’s practical. Make a double batch of my cranberry sauce recipe, and use one for the gin while storing the other for the Christmas roast. It will keep for weeks. 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. A regular gin and tonic is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: it's gin, tonic, and lime juice served over ice.The cranberry gin will look prettier and pour more easily if you decant it into a bottle. You can sterilize the bottle if you prefer, but as long as it is clean there should be no real need. I will admit upfront, this one wasn't my idea, it was my husband's. For anyone who has spent any time in the UK, you have probably come across sloe gin. Or if you haven't, you missed a treat. It's basically a liqueur made from gin, sloe berries and sugar and tastes a little like a sweet port.

This recipe is written for two but can easily be doubled, tripled or whatever you need to make it for a larger group. Feel free to prepare in a pitcher or punch bowl to serve a crowd. Many people consider cranberries to be a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. In fact, research has linked the nutrients in cranberries to a lower risk of urinary tract infection, the prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure.

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Tis the season to be getting your Cranberry Gin going! Now that we’re done with the Sloe Gin. And before January, when you can get started on Rhubarb Gin with the forced rhubarb that’ll start appearing.

Before you start, read my step-by-step instructions, with photos, hints and tips so you can make this perfectly every time. If you have a fancy one for your regular coffee making, then use that. Be warned, however, that filtering starts fast and then slows down to a slow drip, drip, drip and can take hours. This is best done overnight or after your last mug of coffee of the day! Take just one slice and cut between the peel and the pulp. Make just a small cut. Place the lime wedge on the rim of your glass putting the rim in the cut area so it holds. Step three

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Freeze fresh cranberries to garnish your drink. They look pretty and keep your drink chilled without watering it down. 💭Variations

It is not essential to filter your cranberry gin, but I think that the results are well worth it. The easiest way is to use a sieve lined with kitchen paper If you plan on making lots of liqueurs that need filtering, it is worth investing in an inexpensive filter coffee cone and filters. If you're looking for drinks to help you celebrate the holidays all season long, I've got you covered! Lots of my drinks involve cranberry, but I also have a whole host of other flavors. Here are some of my favorites: Cranberry Sauce– a classic and so much nicer when you make it yourself. I add cinnamon, white wine and orange and it is always on my table for Christmas dinner! Cranberries and therefore cranberry juice are full of a very tart, sour and almost bitter taste. However, it’s not unpleasant. It’s quite a refreshing sharp flavor. 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.Get the best gin you can affordto make your cranberry gin. That goes for all your homemade infused liqueurs. Cheap gin will give you cheap tasting cranberry gin.