Author Notes
My mom's favorite drink is a Cape Codder - vodka and cranberry juice cocktail. This is a grown-up version featuring gin, perfect for the holidays and winter months. This rendition is a take on a recipe originally published in Imbibe Magazine. —Emily Nichols | www.hungryinlove.com
Ingredients
- Cranberry Gin Smash Cocktail
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6
fresh cranberries
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1 ounce
rosemary simple syrup
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1 ounce
lemon juice
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2 ounces
gin
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1
Cranberry + Rosemary Sprig Garnish
- Rosemary Simple Syrup
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1 cup
water
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1 cup
sugar
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3 sprigs
fresh rosemary
Directions
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First make your simple syrup. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Boil until all sugar has dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool, allowing rosemary to 'steep' in the syrup, 30-45 minutes.
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Remove rosemary sprigs and transfer to airtight container. Chill before using.
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To assemble your cocktail, muddle cranberries with rosemary simple syrup in a 16 oz pint glass.
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Add ice to fill half the glass.
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Add lemon juice + gin.
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Cover with cocktail shaker and shake well for 10-15 seconds.
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With a fine mesh strainer, strain liquid into serving glass.
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To serve, add a couple fresh ice cubes (equally delicious straight up if you fancy).
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Garnish with a rosemary sprig speared with a cranberry.
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