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    You are here: Home / Special Diets / Vegan / Christmas Gin Cocktail

    Christmas Gin Cocktail

    16 December 2019 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    It's time for a Christmas gin cocktail! Nothing is better during the holidays than putting your feet up and sipping away on your own homemade Christmas gin cocktail.Large red glass of Christmas gin cocktail

    That's right, you don't have to go to a fancy establishment to sample this amazing beverage. If you follow the instructions carefully, you can make it in a matter of minutes and impress your guests.

    This Christmas gin cocktail recipe is full of fruity flavours with the addition of raw cranberries and spices. Moreover, the Christmas gin recipe isn't as strong as the long beach iced tea because it only requires a splash of gin.

    The fruity flavours are derived from the addition of juices, which can also be used to dilute the strength of the cocktail. When combined with the gin, it makes a light and vibrant Christmas cocktail.

    You can get very creative with the Christmas gin cocktail by altering the proportions of the remaining ingredients. So, you can make the cocktail weaker, stronger or fruitier. Whatever your taste buds prefer. Enjoy and happy holidays!

    Christmas gin cocktail recipe

    This Christmas gin cocktail recipe is made up of the following elements: lime juice, apple juice, cranberry juice, a splash of gin and cinnamon. It is a refreshing alcoholic beverage (for adults only) with Christmassy flavours.

    Actually, it's very reminiscent of my other gin cocktail recipe, which is ginger beer and gin cocktail. However, the version with the ginger beer is more refreshing, acidic and less sweet.

    Come and try this excellent Christmas cocktail and see how you can make it your own. I am sure you'll be able to make a version of it which will satisfy you best.

    top products you need for cocktail making

    Here's a list of the top things you will need to complete this Christmas gin cocktail recipe as well as other cocktail recipes you fancy. Take a look below:

    • cocktail shaker set: this set will equip you with everything you need to make this Christmas gin cocktail (from spoon to shaker)
    • gin for cocktail making: as always, use a quality gin product even if you plan to use it in a cocktail recipe
    • premium gin: If you would like to make a fancy version of this Christmas gin cocktail then use a premium gin which you can enjoy by itself
    • cocktail umbrellas: you can use these cocktail umbrellas also for non-alcoholic drinks
    • cinnamon sticks: you can use the leftover cinnamon sticks for this cinnamon bundt cake or these honey and cinnamon chicken drumsticks
    • gin glasses: don't forget the cocktail glasses! In this recipe I used Fizz Gin Glasses. What makes them particularly nifty is their coloured bases, which lights up each glass with a different colour if you keep the liquid clear, as you can see below.

    Two clear glasses

    Cranberry gin cocktail

    If you want to make this fruity Christmas gin cocktail, just add more cranberry juice instead of the other juices. The cranberry juice will add a lovely acidity and a delightful tint to your drink.

    If you need to sweeten the cocktail up, you can add a liquid sweetener. Otherwise, a touch of cranberry tea with dissolved sugar will do the trick.

    Christmas gin punch

    You can use this Christmas gin cocktail as a base for making a Christmas gin punch. First of all there are a couple of ways you can pump the cocktail with Christmas flavours.

    In essence, I recommend adding a dash of this homemade apple and cinnamon infusion. Apple and cinnamon flavours always remind me fondly of Christmas.

    Add enough of the infusion, so that the flavours are present in the punch. Remember, you can always dilute with more juices or water.

    The difficulty is to add as much flavour as possible. The infusion is one of the best flavour enhancers. Best of all, it isn't artificial. Ingredients to make a Christmas gin cocktail Also, I recommend adding more cranberry juice to make the gin punch take on a sumptuous red colour. After all, no colour resembles Christmas like red.

    Lastly, as with any punch, you'll need to add some fresh fruit, so it can simmer away. I recommend cutting up cranberries into small pieces so they soften up faster.

    Plus, they'll release more flavour. Moreover, you can also add orange, orange zest, pomegranate seeds as well as thin slices of apple.

    Christmas gin and tonic

    Again, to make a Christmas gin and tonic, you can add a splash of cranberry juice. Moreover, you can serve the gin tonic with a cinnamon stick.

    Best of all, if you can source a flavoured gin (for example pomegranate gin, apple gin, or cranberry gin) then it would pair very well with the tonic.

    Christmas cocktails

    If you are looking for more Christmas cocktails like this Christmas gin cocktail, then you are in for a treat. You can inspire yourself with some of these delicious and easy-to-make-at-home cocktail recipes below:

    • Toblerone cocktail - a creamy and chocolatey cocktail that's totally irresistible
    • Don Pedro drink - this Don Pedro recipe calls for Amarula liqueur instead of whisky, making it all the more fruity
    • ruby grapefruit fizz - just like the Christmas gin cocktail this fizz drink is also Christmas worthy
    • buck's fizz - a simple recipe combining champagne and orange juice (perfect for Christmas morning)

    You can make any of these drinks along with the Christmas gin cocktail. Besides, give your guests the option of selecting which flavours they prefer best. Red glass of Christmas gin cocktail

    alcohol-free cocktails

    If you, for whatever reason, wish to make alcohol-free cocktails at home – no problem! First of all, you can make the above-mentioned contents without the alcohol element.

    If you are looking for alternatives, you can check out these alcohol-free beverage recipes below:

    • cranberry smoothie
    • kiwi juice
    • strawberry and orange juice
    • pomegranate and mint smoothie
    • mixed berry and orange smoothie
    • strawberry and orange smoothie

    It's always a great idea to make one of these if you are expecting children at your Christmas party. The kids will love boiled custard too!

    If you like to try out quirky recipes, check out this Alien Brain Hemorrhage cocktail. For a super green cocktail, the Incredible Hulk drink will do the trick.

    Have I tempted you with this delicious Christmas gin cocktail recipe? How would you serve yours? Let me know in the comments section below!

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    Christmas Gin Cocktail


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    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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    Description

    Make this Christmas gin cocktail this holiday season. Learn how to add different flavours to create your own Christmas cocktail recipe.


    Ingredients

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    • 5 cranberries
    • 45ml (3 tbsp) cranberry juice
    • 25ml (5 tsp) apple juice
    • 25ml (5 tsp) gin
    • 15ml (1 tbsp) lime juice
    • 60ml (4 tbsp) ginger beer
    • ice

    Instructions

    1. Fill a gin glass full of ice and cranberries.
    2. Shake the cranberry, apple and lime juice with the gin and pour over the ice. 
    3. Top the glass up with ginger beer. Cheers! 

    Notes

    The quantity of ginger beer is stated as a guidance. Use more or less depending on your preference.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: Stir
    • Cuisine: English

    Keywords: christmas gin cocktail, winter gin cocktail recipe, christmas cocktail recipe

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    Large red Christmas gin cocktail

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    Comments

    1. Sam Macaree

      December 16, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      with ice and lemon

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    2. Solange

      December 17, 2019 at 6:49 am

      I love gin with tonic, ice and a slice of lemon.

      Reply
    3. melanie stirling

      December 17, 2019 at 10:49 pm

      I like a Tom Collins.

      Reply
    4. pete c

      December 26, 2019 at 11:42 pm

      my favourite way is just with a little old-fashioned cloudy lemonade

      Reply
    5. Lorraine Williams

      December 30, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      Love a sloe gin at this time of year or a Negroni cocktail

      Reply
    6. Kim Neville

      January 05, 2020 at 12:16 am

      Gin and tonic with lime juice

      Reply
    7. Louise Fairweather

      January 05, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      With lots of ice and aromatic fevertree tonic

      Reply
    8. Margaret Gallagher

      January 07, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      With friends - im the gin - they are always the perfect tonic ( with a little ice and slice of lemon )

      Reply
    9. Robyn Clarke

      January 14, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      With tonic and a slice of lime

      Reply
    10. sharon martin

      January 29, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      i like mine with a dash of lemonade and fresh raspberries

      Reply
    11. Sally

      April 29, 2020 at 12:24 am

      this is much needed right now with the kids at home!!

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