Christmas Gin Fizz
This Christmas Gin Fizz is a refreshing cocktail with cranberry juice, lemon juice, and smooth gin, with a hint of sweetness from simple syrup, then topped with club soda for a light, bubbly finish. To add a seasonal touch, I like to garnish each glass with sugared cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. It looks as festive as it is delicious!
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
Rim
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Drink
- 3 ounces dry gin
- ¼ cup (63 g / 2 ounces) cranberry juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about ½ a medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- ice cubes
- club soda, for topping
- sugared cranberries, for garnish
- 1 sprig rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Set out two small plates. On the first plate, add the lemon juice. Add the granulated sugar to the second plate.
- Wet the rim of a lowball glass with lemon juice. Then dip the rim in the sugar, turning to coat. Repeat with the other glass. Set aside.
- To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the gin, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until chilled (about 15 seconds).
- Fill each glass with ice. Strain about half of the gin mixture into the first glass filled with crushed ice. Top with club soda. Repeat with the other glass.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately. Cheers!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 135kcal