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This Cranberry Gin Cocktail is a twist on the classic gin and tonic. Add a shot of cranberry juice to make this festive Christmas morning cocktail.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cranberry Gin Cocktail for Christmas Morning<\/h2>\n

I’ve been in full holiday mode lately! Thanksgiving brunch and Christmas brunch are one of my absolute favorite meals. <\/p>\n

As such, I’ve been thinking a lot about the menu to serve. Today I want to share with you a cranberry gin cocktail that I made this week.<\/p>\n

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Make this Cranberry Gin Cocktail Special<\/h2>\n

This is a twist on the classic gin and tonic. <\/p>\n

To make it more festive, I add in a shot of cranberry juice and 2 slices of clementines. <\/p>\n

It’s really a simple recipe. However there are a couple tricks that make this a special drink to serve.<\/p>\n

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Use Ice Balls for a Fun Christmas Cocktail<\/h3>\n

I love using ice balls for cocktails and mocktails. It’s one of those little things that make drinks a lot more fun to serve. <\/p>\n

Here’s another example of ice balls in use. I freeze blueberry juice ice balls in this Minty Blueberry Lemon Mocktail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plus, they do melt slower than regular ice cubes. Meaning your cocktail stays more chilled and undiluted. <\/p>\n

There are lots of different ice ball molds on the market. I’ve tried a few different ones. Some are more gimmicky than others<\/p>\n

This ice sphere mold<\/a> is the one that I currently use<\/strong>. I’ve have great success with. You can see it clearly in the picture below. <\/p>\n

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What kind of cranberry juice for this cocktail?<\/h2>\n

For this cranberry gin cocktail, I use this unsweetened pure cranberry juice<\/strong><\/a>. It’s a no sugar added, no sweetener, no preservatives, and no color added juice.<\/p>\n

I linked to it so you can see it. But I bought it at my local market for a lower price. <\/p>\n

Personally, I enjoyed the tartness of the cranberry juice in this cocktail. I think it would work well for Christmas morning at brunch. <\/p>\n

Make it sweet<\/h3>\n

However, cranberry gin cocktail is equally delicious sweet. To do so, you can use a sweetened cranberry juice such as Ocean Spray. <\/p>\n

Or if you like your cocktails very sweet, add in a shot of simple sugar syrup too. <\/p>\n

What kind of gin to use?<\/h2>\n

This recipe uses a classic dry gin. Personally, I really like this Juniper Grove American Dry Gin<\/a>. I discovered this brand because it’s made in the Sierra Nevadas, local to me. <\/p>\n

This cocktail recipe works best with a gin that not too heavy in floral flavors. <\/p>\n

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Pair it with these brunch ideas<\/h2>\n

Before you go, here are delicious Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas<\/a> and Christmas Brunch Ideas<\/a> that go well with this cocktail.<\/p>\n

Enjoy this Cranberry Gin Cocktail<\/h2>\n

I really hope you make this cranberry gin cocktail at least once this holiday season. <\/p>\n

We’ll be making it over and over again. It’s delicious and quick. <\/p>\n

Any questions? Please let me know in the comments below.<\/p>\n

More Brunch Cocktail Recipes<\/h3>\n

Don’t miss these other brunch cocktails and mocktails that I think you’ll love.<\/p>\n

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Cranberry Gin Cocktail<\/h2>\n