This Cranberry Rosé Gin & Tonic is practically perfect in every way! Rosé, gin, cranberry juice, thyme simple syrup, and tonic come together for a refreshing, bitter, and slightly sweet aperitif.
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This Cranberry Rosé Gin & Tonic includes incredible flavors that you may not have considered to put together before. The classic G & T is a staple, but this one gets a festive upgrade. With the addition of a few choice ingredients, we’re taking this drink to the next level!
What's In A Cranberry Rosé Gin & Tonic?
Lets start with the basics. A Gin and Tonic includes two ingredients.: gin and tonic. Perhaps a tad too basic, maybe? Let’s move on.
The gorgeous gemstone hue comes from two rosy ingredients: cranberry juice and rosé!
Though it may seem odd to add wine to a cocktail…trust me? Trust me. It adds an entirely different drinkability to the cocktail, offering another layer of sweet bitterness.
The cranberry juice is added in a conservative amount, but we’re also adding my new favorite secret ingredient for cocktails: Cranberry Bitters. They add a concentrated cranberry kick, which I’ve loved in a variety of holiday-themed cocktails, or even to simply kick up a glass of sparkling water.
A homemade thyme simple syrup adds an unexpected layer of herbaceous flavor, pairing perfectly with the bitterness from the cranberry and rosé.
Cranberry Rosé Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rosé wine
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz thyme simple syrup, recipe below
- 3 dashes cranberry bitters
- Tonic water
For the thyme simple syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4-5 sprigs thyme
- Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine rosé, gin, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and cranberry bitters in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds.
- Strain in to an ice filled cocktail glass and op with tonic. Garnish with fresh thyme and skewered cranberries.
For the thyme simple syrup:
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Swirl pan until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add thyme. Allow to steep at least 20 minutes. Strain and store in refrigerator
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Jamie I love this!! Saw it for the first time when Kaylee posted your outstanding story on Wendy!! You are a gifted writer! Now I have to fine the one you did on Kaylee! I’ll be making the cranberry rose gin and tonics as soon as possible! Happy holidays!!
Oh Becky, thank you! Truly, that means so much. Those Laudon Ladies: they’re talented! Happy Holidays to you too! <3