Gin-elderflower-cranberry Recipe
Make Gin-elderflower-cranberry Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Top / Garnish
For cranberry-sugar rim (optional)
Method
Cocktail
Prepare shaker
If you want a cranberry-sugar rim, combine the granulated sugar and crushed freeze-dried cranberries on a small plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a chilled coupe or highball glass and dip the rim into the sugar mixture. Set the glass aside.
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur, 2 oz fresh cranberry juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Add a generous scoop of ice (about 1 cup).
Shake
Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and properly diluted (you should feel condensation on the shaker).
Double-strain and pour
Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared chilled glass (or into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice if preferred) to remove small ice shards and any pulp from the cranberry juice.
Top and finish
Top the cocktail with about 2 oz club soda or sparkling water to add effervescence. Gently stir once with a bar spoon to integrate without losing too much sparkle.
Garnish
Skewer 4–6 fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick or float a few cranberries on top. Add a lime wheel or twist on the rim. If using, place an edible flower on the surface for an elegant look.
Serve & Notes
Serve immediately while effervescent. Taste and adjust sweetness with a little additional simple syrup if desired. For a nonalcoholic version, replace gin and elderflower liqueur with 3 oz sparkling cranberry-elderflower mocktail base (cranberry juice + a splash of elderflower syrup) and proceed the same way.