• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • All Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Vegetarian Sides
    • Vegan Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Gluten- Free
    • Refined-Sugar Free Desserts
    • 10 Ingredients or Less
    • 30 Minutes or Less
  • Popular Recipes
  • About
    • Discount Codes
    • Lifestyle
  • Work With Me
  • Subscribe

ShortGirlTallOrder logo

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Popular Recipes
  • Breakfast + Brunch
  • Lunch & Dinner Mains
  • Vegan Desserts
  • Drinks
  • About
  • Work with me
  • Follow ShortGirlTallOrder On:

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » All Recipes » Drinks

    Cranberry Gin Fizz

    Published: Nov 4, 2021 · Modified: Dec 1, 2022 by Megan · This post may contain affiliate links.

    1.3K shares
    Jump to Recipe
    cranberry cocktail with text "cranberry orange gin fizz cocktail with homemade cranberry syrup!".

    This Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz is truly my favorite cocktail to make during the Holiday season. It's made with a homemade cranberry syrup that gets muddled and mixed with fresh orange juice, Gin, & sparkling water for a truly delicious cranberry cocktail!

    two cranberry gin cocktails with dried orange slices, rosemary, and sugared cranberries as garnish

    Since my Pear Vanilla Gin Fizz is hands down my most popular cocktail recipe on SGTO, I figured it was time to create a brand new gin cocktail.

    This cranberry gin smash features Empress 1908 Gin which gives it a beautiful maroon color and unique flavor!

    Ingredients:

    labeled ingredients including gin, sparkling water, orange juice, orange zest, rosemary, cranberries, and sugar

    *Though not pictured, you will also need fresh water & ice to make this cocktail!*

    How to make a cranberry gin cocktail

    Make the cranberry sauce

    Simply add the fresh cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and rosemary spring to a saucepan. Then, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cranberries burst open.

    Remove the rosemary sprig and discard it. Then, set the cranberry syrup aside to cool completely before using it in a cocktail.

    two images of cranberries, sugar, rosemary, water, and orange zest being cooked in a saucepan

    Muddle cranberry sauce

    Once the cranberry sauce has cooled, add it to a cocktail shaker and muddle it to release any remaining juice from the cranberries.

    Add orange juice, ice, & shake

    Once the cranberries are muddled, fill the cocktail shaker with ice and fresh orange juice. Then, add on the lid and shake everything together until the glass is frosted. This will give you a refreshing and cold cocktail!

    two images of cranberry sauce, orange juice, and ice being mixed in cocktail shaker

    Add cranberry syrup, gin, & sparkling water to glass

    To make 1 cocktail add about ¼ cup of the cranberry orange syrup from the cocktail shaker to a glass filled with ice. Then, top with ½ cup sparkling water and 1.5 ounces of gin. Stir everything together to combine.

    adding cranberry orange syrup sparkling water and gin to a cocktail glass

    Add cranberry cocktail garnishes

    For this cranberry gin fizz, I decided to use fresh rosemary, dried orange slices, and sugared cranberries.

    I actually have a guide posted on how to make dried citrus slices which I followed to make the dried orange slices.

    Other fun garnishes could include adding a flavored sugar rim as I did with my Grapefruit Rose Paloma and Pear Gin Fizz!

    overhead shot of cocktail with cranberries, ice, rosemary, and dried orange slices on top

    FAQ & Tips:

    What gin works best for a gin fizz?

    I used Empress 1908 Gin for this cocktail which has such a lovely unique flavor and honestly is one of my favorite gin brands. Other brands that I've tried and like include Tanqueray (which I used in my Pear Gin Fizz) and Malfy Gin (which is my go-to for a basic Gin & Tonic).

    With Gin, I always recommend trying the brand first to make sure you like it. Because of the different botanicals in each Gin, the flavor can really vary a lot between brands.

    Can I make this cranberry smash cocktail with different alcohol?

    I personally haven't tried it, but I bet this cocktail would taste great with vodka or white rum. If you try that let me know how it goes!

    Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

    While I don't recommend making the full cocktail ahead of time, you can prep several of the ingredients 2-3 days in advance so all you have to do is put together the cocktail when you are ready.

    To save time, juice the oranges and store the juice in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also make the cranberry sauce 2-3 days before and store it in a closed container in the fridge.

    Can I make this drink as a mocktail (non-alcoholic)

    Yes! I actually recommend replacing the gin with cranberry juice if making this as a mocktail. It gives the cocktail a stronger cranberry flavor and is super delicious!

    three cranberry gin cocktails with dried orange slices, rosemary, and sugared cranberries as garnish

    I hope you enjoy this festive & fresh Cranberry Orange Gin Fizz! With homemade cranberry syrup & Empress Gin, it truly is a unique cranberry gin cocktail. Enjoy!

    -TSG

    More cocktail recipes you will love:

    • Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
    • Pomegranate Rosé Spritzer
    • Spiked Mulled Apple Cider
    • Blood Orange Mint Mimosas

    If you loved this recipe, please leave a 5-star review on the recipe card. I always appreciate your feedback and support! You can also follow along on my Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest, or sign up for our newsletter!

    cranberry gin cocktail with dried orange slices, rosemary, and sugared cranberries as garnish

    Cranberry Gin Fizz

    A refreshing cranberry cocktail made with a homemade cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, & Gin!
    4.78 from 9 votes
    Print Pin
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 cocktails
    Author: Megan Horowitch

    Ingredients 
    US Customary - Metric

    Cranberry Sauce

    • 1 cup fresh cranberries
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 sprig rosemary
    • 1 Tablespoon orange zest zest of 1 orange

    Cocktail Ingredients (4 cocktails)

    • 1 cup cranberry sauce made above
    • 2 cups sparkling water
    • ⅓ cup orange juice juice of 1 large orange
    • 6 ounces Gin
    • Ice for cocktail shaker & cocktails

    Optional Garnishes

    • 4 dried orange slices
    • 1 cup sugared cranberries
    • 4 sprigs rosemary

    Instructions

    • First make the cranberry sauce by adding the cranberries, sugar, water, rosemary, and orange zest to a saucepan. Stir together, bring to a simmer, and cook over low heat until the cranberries burst.
    • Once the cranberry sauce is ready, remove and discard the rosemary sprig and set the sauce aside to cool. While the sauce is cooling, juice the orange.
    • Add the cooled cranberry sauce to a cocktail shaker and muddle the cranberries to release any of the remaining juice.
    • Then, fill the cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the fresh orange juice. Add the cocktail shaker lid so it is sealed. Then, shake together until the glass is frosted.
    • To make one cocktail, add 2-3 ice cubes to a glass and pour ¼ cup of the cranberry orange syrup from the cocktail shaker. Then, add ½ cup sparkling water and 1.5 oz gin to each glass and stir together.
    • Top each cocktail with desired garnishes such as dried orange slices, sugared cranberries, or fresh rosemary. Then, serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • For this cocktail, I used Empress 1908 Gin, but other brands I like include Tanqueray and Malfy Gin. Every gin brand tastes different, so make sure to use one you know you like!
    • The cranberry sauce can be made 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in a closed container in the fridge. 
    • The orange can be juiced 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in a closed container in the fridge. 
    • To make this drink as a mocktail (non-alcoholic), replace the gin with cranberry juice for a stronger cranberry flavor.
    • This is the cocktail shaker I used for this recipe. This muddler is similar to the one I own and used.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail (no garnishes) | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @shortgirltallorder or tag #sgtoeats!
    « Vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies
    Vegan Apple Streusel Muffins »

    Sign up for our newsletter!

    And receive our FREE ebook with 6 must make SGTO vegan dinner recipes ready in 40 minutes or less!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tavo says

      December 20, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      I came in love with this drink with the first sip! I am making it again for Christmas! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe! Happy holidays!

      Reply
      • Megan says

        December 20, 2021 at 2:01 pm

        SO happy to hear it- Happy Holidays to you too!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    picture of girl with curly hair holding a spoon of food.

    Hi, I'm Megan! I believe eating plant-based food can be enjoyable for everyone. Eating plants doesn't have to be hard and it certainly shouldn't be boring. I am here to help you on your journey to eating food you actually feel good about and to make cooking at home fun again! 

    More about me →

    Follow SGTO:

    Valentine Day Desserts:

    • Vegan Cardamom Rose Cupcakes
    • Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake
    • Vegan Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
    • Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes
    • Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Contact

    Resources

    • All Recipes
    • Popular Recipes
    • Discount Codes

    Terms & Conditions

    • Privacy Policy & Disclaimer

    Copyright © 2023 ShortGirlTallOrder®. All Rights Reserved.