This Cranberry Cheer Cocktail is a festive drink perfect for the holidays or any gathering. Bright, flavorful, and balanced between tart and sweet, it’s refreshing and easy to make.
Here it is—a gin-based cocktail even guests who don’t usually prefer gin will enjoy.
This simple, well-balanced cocktail comes together in minutes so you can spend more time celebrating. It’s built with muddled fresh rosemary and simple syrup, shaken with fresh lemon juice, cranberry juice, and gin, then garnished with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig. Festive, fragrant, and delicious.
Serve it up in a chilled glass or over ice. The recipe below is for one cocktail but scales easily for a pitcher to serve a crowd—perfect for parties and dinner gatherings.
What You’ll Need
- Fresh rosemary sprig
- Simple syrup
- Fresh lemon juice
- Cranberry juice
- Gin
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
How to Make Cranberry Cheer Cocktail
- Muddle the rosemary and simple syrup together in a cocktail shaker to release the herb’s aroma.
- Add the lemon juice, cranberry juice, gin and ice, then shake well until chilled.
- Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a cocktail glass. Serve neat or over ice.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a few fresh cranberries. Cheers!
Featured In
This Cranberry Cheer Cocktail was featured in the Winter edition of IBB Home Magazine alongside other seasonal favorites.
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If you make this Cranberry Cheer Cocktail, tag @thebakermama on Instagram so we can see your creation. Enjoy!
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Cranberry Cheer Cocktail
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- Author: Maegan – The BakerMama
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
Description
This Cranberry Cheer Cocktail is a festive, refreshing drink with the ideal balance of tart cranberry and bright citrus, rounded by aromatic rosemary and a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 small rosemary sprig
- 0.5 ounce simple syrup
- 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 ounce cranberry juice
- 2 ounces gin
Instructions
- Muddle the rosemary with the simple syrup in a cocktail shaker to release the oils.
- Add lemon juice, cranberry juice, gin, and ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass or over ice.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and fresh cranberries. Serve immediately.