Easy Christmas Gin Recipe - Make Healthy Recipes (2024)

Sure to bring holiday cheer to any gin lover, this Christmas Gin Recipe is a festive delight. Made with the perfect balance of gin, homemade simple syrup with a hint of spice, cranberry juice, and a splash of soda water, these delicious festive co*cktails are a great way to celebrate the holiday season.

❤️Why you will love this recipe

• Easy: This recipe is made in two easy steps: the rosemary cinnamon simple syrup, and then the co*cktail.
• Tastes amazing: Cranberry, cinnamon, and rosemary laced with gin, this Christmas gin recipe has the perfect flavor for the festive season.
• No extra gadgets needed: No need for a co*cktail shaker or any other fancy co*cktail-making gadgets. All I used was a shot glass, a tablespoon, and a regular spoon.
• Make a batch: I like to make a batch of 8 at a time to serve at my holiday party every year. It’s such a great option when entertaining a crowd!
• Make it anytime: Although I enjoy this cranberry gin drink at Christmas time, you can really make it any time of year. It’s served over ice so great for a refreshing co*cktail in the summer, and it can also be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table.

🗝️Key Ingredients & Substitutions

• Gin: Pain, unflavored, dry gin with no added sweeteners or sugar. The exact type I used this time was Graveney Gin’s festive fair, but any gin like Hendrick’s will be great!
• Brown Sugar: I made a brown sugar simple syrup by adding equal parts brown sugar and water to a pot on the stove. White sugar, allulose, or coconut sugar can be used to make simple syrup if needed.
• Rosemary & cinnamon: To make the simple syrup a little more special for this festive theme, I added a cinnamon stick and a sprig of fresh rosemary (which reminds me of a little Christmas tree!). I left these festive spices in the simple syrup overnight to really intensify the flavors. It’s delicious!
• Cranberry juice: The fruit of the season, cranberry juice adds the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness. Orange juice, pomegranate juice, or apple juice are good substitutes if needed.
• Club soda: To top it up and add a little fizz I poured in some soda water. Ginger ale (or ginger beer) is a great alternative or even sparkling apple or orange juice.
• Garnishes: I garnish these festive gin co*cktails with a few frozen cranberries (to keep it cooler for longer), a cinnamon stick, and a sprig of rosemary. You could also add an orange slice or use fresh cranberries instead of frozen ones. Star anise also always looks great in winter co*cktails.

🥣How to make this Christmas Gin co*cktail Recipe

Simple syrup

1. Heat ingredients: Add the brown sugar and water to a small pot on the stove over low heat, along with the rosemary and the cinnamon stick.

2. Melt: Stir the pot occasionally until the sugar is melted.

3. Cool: Turn off the heat, and allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature.

4. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a month (or until it begins to turn cloudy). I left my rosemary and cinnamon in the jar for a week to intensify the flavor.

Christmas co*cktail

1. Add ice: Begin by placing ice into a rocks glass. I like to use a large ice cube as it melts slower and doesn’t water the drink down as much.

2. Gin: Pour in a single shot of gin.

3. Simple syrup: Add a tablespoon of rosemary and cinnamon brown sugar simple syrup.

4. Cranberry juice: Pour in the cranberry juice until the glass is half full.

5. Top up: Top the gin mixture up the rest of the way with club soda (or ginger beer).

6. Stir: Stir the ingredients in the glass with a spoon.

7. Garnish & serve: Garnish with a cinnamon stick, fresh rosemary, and frozen cranberries for a festive finish, and enjoy!

🫙Storage Instructions

Store the simple syrup in an airtight container like a sealed jar or glass bottle in the fridge for up to a month. Remove and discard the rosemary and cinnamon stick no more than a week after making.

🪄Recipe Notes & Tips

• Stronger flavour: For a stronger flavor, add an extra sprig of fresh rosemary and cinnamon stick to the simple syrup, and leave them in the simple syrup jar for a week.
• Make-ahead: It’s a good idea to make the simple syrup ahead, even one day before you need to serve it. It will last for a month in the fridge.
• Alcohol-free: If you’re looking for a nice nonalcoholic alternative to this recipe, just skip the gin. I highly recommend topping it up with a fiery ginger bug or ginger beer instead of soda water in this case – it makes a difference!

❓How to make a large batch (for 8 servings)

If you’re hosting a Christmas dinner party or other holiday parties, you’ll want to make a large batch to serve guests with ease. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 12oz (355ml) dry gin
• 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) rosemary & cinnamon simple syrup
• 2 cups (500ml) cranberry juice
• Soda water or ginger beer to top up

Mix the gin, simple syrup, and cranberry juice in a large jug. Pour into a rocks glass with ice until the glass is half full. Top up with soda water or ginger beer and serve!

🎄Looking for more Christmas co*cktail Recipes?

Check out my easy Slow Cooker Mulled Wine Recipe, and my Christmas Margaritas are perfect for any holiday occasion!

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