If you ask me any holiday celebration calls for a good cocktail and drinks don’t get much more festive than this cranberry gin fizz. Herbaceous, bubbly, sweet and tart this cranberry gin cocktail is the perfect drink for the holiday season. Hang up the stockings, decorate the tree and mix up couple of these jewel colored cocktails for a dose of Christmas cheer. Easy to make, you can bet I’ll be sipping a cranberry gin fizz all season long.
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About the Gin Fizz
The gin fizz was created in the late 1800s and first appeared in print in 1887 in Jerry Thomas’s Bartender’s Guide . A traditional gin fizz contains gin, lemon juice, egg white, sugar and sparkling water though there are now endless variations. The Ramos Gin Fizz was invented by Henry C. Ramos in 1888 at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in New Orleans. This version also contains cream and orange blossom water and became one of the most famous cocktails in New Orleans.
Can I Make a Gin Fizz without Egg White?
Egg white is used in cocktails to create a creamy, foamy layer on top. You certainly can make this cranberry gin fizz without using egg white, it won’t have the creamy top layer but it will still be delicious.
How to make a Cranberry Gin Fizz Cocktail
This cocktail has two separate shaking steps. The first is done without ice (this is called a dry shake) and is done to get a thick frothy layer, ice is added for the second shake to chill the drink. In a cocktail shaker add cranberry juice, gin and egg white and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Add ice and shake again until well chilled (about 15 seconds). Strain into a champagne flute and top with ginger beer or ginger ale.
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Cranberry Gin Fizz Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 4 oz Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale (to top)
Instructions
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Adrianne says
This looks perfectly festive and I wish I was sipping it right now!! I love the styling and Christmas vibes. I’s a ginger beer kindof gal so I am going try to try this one soon!!
Jessie says
Taking this recipe to my dads for Christmas I think it will be a hit.
Jesse says
Yes! A perfect drink recipe for our Christmas Eve party tomorrow!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
Oh yes please! This is perfect for Christmas morning and I love the lime flavour too.
Ella says
So pleased that I have all the ingredients to make this tonight! Looks delicious.
rika says
A very refreshing cocktail for holiday parties! Yum!
Anjali says
What a fun and festive cocktail! I can’t wait to try this for our NYE celebration at home this year!
Dannii says
This cocktail looks super refreshing. I am going to give it a try for New Year’s Eve.
Gina says
So festive and love the foamy top! We’ll be enjoying some of these on NYE!
Claudia Lamascolo says
What a festive holiday drink, and I love this colorful tasty drink! I cant wait to make it myself!
Alison says
This is simply delicious! I love the tartness of the cranberries paired with the ginger beer! I’m making this again for New Year’s Eve!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Yes! So delicious! Such a fun drink to have on hand for holidays!
Audrey says
Everyone loved this cocktail!
veenaazmanov says
Such amazing drinks always brightens my mood. Need to check on this combination. Perfect for an evening.
nancy says
This sounds amazing and gets me in the mood for the holidays!
Healing Tomato says
How did you know that I have a weakness for all fruity drinks? This cranberry gin fizz is right up my alley and so perfect for the holiday season.
Mikayla says
Fabulous flavor and I think will be the favorite drink at your holiday cocktail party.
Kathryn says
I will definitely be making this cranberry cocktail on Thanksgiving. I can’t wait! This looks so refreshing and delicious!
Annie says
This is perfect for the holidays! I can’t wait to make it!
Ramona says
I am obsessed with the colour of this cranberry gin fizz, absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to make this asap. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Loreto and Nicoletta says
What a lovely and vibrantly colored cocktail. Perfect for the up and coming festive season. Love the pics and agree the holidays need a signature cocktail!😋🥰😇😁❤