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Overhead view of a gin and tonic made with cranberry juice, garnished with fresh cranberries, lime, and rosemary.
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Cranberry Gin and Tonic with Rosemary

Try a cranberry gin and tonic for a winter twist on a classic cocktail, bringing together cranberry and lime for a tart dance with bitter tonic water and herbal gin.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • ice
  • 3 lime slices, divided
  • ½ cup cranberries, divided
  • 1 ½ ounces gin, chilled
  • 1 ½ ounces cranberry juice, chilled (see note)
  • 3 ounces Indian tonic water, chilled
  • rosemary sprig, for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass about three-quarters full with ice; add 2 lime slices and half of the cranberries.
    3 lime slices, divided, ½ cup cranberries, divided
  • Pour in gin and cranberry juice, and slowly top with tonic water. 
    1 ½ ounces gin, chilled, 1 ½ ounces cranberry juice, chilled, 3 ounces Indian tonic water, chilled
  • Garnish with an additional lime slice, cranberries, place rosemary sprig on rim of glass (see note), and serve with a straw, if desired.

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Notes

  • Cranberry juice: The amount of cranberry juice can be increased to 2 ounces for more cranberry flavor, if desired. I prefer 100% unsweetened cranberry juice for the best flavor. However, if you prefer a sweeter drink, try 100% juice blend cranberry juice which also contains pear, apple, and grape juice but with no added sugar. For the sweetest option, use cranberry juice cocktail which is quite heavily sweetened.
  • Make it NA: To make an alcohol-free gin and tonic, use your favorite NA gin (I love Monday brand) or simply leave out the gin.
  • How to add garnish: Crush the rosemary lightly with your fingertips and position it on the rim next to the straw so you can smell it while you sip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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