cheery, merry, and berries
Let me just say that when I drink a cocktail, I tend to like it pretty stiff. Not straight liquor, but also no foo-foo drinks for me. This holiday cocktail is like a festive twist on a classic negroni. It incorporates gin, vermouth, and Campari, with a little juicy splash of cranberry and some fresh lime juice for citrus. A bunch of ice and a splash of sparkling water give it some cheery bubbles. (If you’re super wild, you can top it with a splash of Prosecco instead–just now this won’t be a weak little drink!) Finish your cocktail off with a sprig of fresh rosemary, and I promise your holiday will be merry and bright.
⟶ the recipe
cheery cranberry cocktail
ingredients
3 ounces gin
2 ounces vermouth
1 ounce Campari
1 ounce cranberry juice
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Ice
Splash of sparkling water
Fresh cranberries and rosemary for garnish
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
5 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
Makes 2 cocktails
instructions
Place gin, vermouth, campari, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with a scoop of ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain the mixture evenly into two large wine glasses filled partially with ice. Add a splash of sparkling water.
Garnish cocktails with some fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
⟶ recipe notes
- Make this big batch! Triple this recipe, and instead of the cocktail shaker, place all ingredients in a large pitcher filled about ¾ of the way with ice. Give it a few stirs before serving
⟶ modifications
- To make this less alcoholic, remove the Campari and vermouth, and double the amounts of cranberry juice and lime juice. Adjust the sweetness and potency by adding more or less sparkling water
