Cranberry gin fizz

 

Method 1

Ingredients

150g caster sugar

300g fresh or frozen cranberries

200-400ml Gordon's London Dry Gin of your choice (depending on whether you prefer a single or double measure)

1.5 litres soda water

1 orange, cut into slices

handful of ice cubes

STEP 1

Tip the sugar and 150ml water into a saucepan set over a low heat and heat until all the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat to medium-low and add the cranberries. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 mins or until the cranberries have started to break down. Leave to cool, then blitz to a smooth purée using a hand blender, if you like (you can also leave it as is). Will keep in a sterilised sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week.

STEP 2

To serve, spoon 1 tbsp of the cranberry purée into each glass, stir in a single or double measure of the Gordon's London Dry Gin and top up with the soda water. Garnish each glass with an orange slice and add a few ice cubes. Alternatively, mix everything together in a jug and serve.

Recipe tip

For a mocktail, replace the gin with a non-alcoholic alternative or omit entirely – it will still be delicious.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 2 oz gin

- 1 oz cranberry juice

- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

- 1/2 oz simple syrup

- Club soda

- Fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.

2. Add gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

3. Shake well until chilled.

4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

5. Top off with club soda.

6. Garnish with fresh cranberries.

7. Enjoy your refreshing Cranberry Gin Fizz!

Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking by adjusting the sweetness or substituting ingredients. Cheers!