The combination of cranberry simple syrup and fresh grapefruit juice makes this a festive morning cocktail. A splash of gin and a simple salt solution to bring out the flavors really makes this drink something special.
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About This Recipe
Yield:
makes 4 cocktails
Active time:
5 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Special equipment:
Cocktail shaker and strainer
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Simple Syrup
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
For the Salt Solution
1 1/2 ounce water
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cocktail
8 ounces gin
8 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1 lime
4 ounces cranberry syrup
2 teaspoons salt solution
16 ounces club soda
Procedures
For the Cranberry Syrup: Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool then strain through a fine mesh strainer into a sealable jar, using the back of a spoon to press down on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Cranberry syrup will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.
For the Salt Solution: Mix together water and salt until salt is dissolved.
Fill a cocktail shaker and four glasses with ice. Add 4 ounces gin, 4 ounces grapefruit juice, 1/2 ounce lime juice, 2 ounces cranberry syrup and 1 teaspoon salt solution to the shaker. Shake until mixture is very cold, about 15 seconds, then divide between 2 serving glasses. Repeat and fill second 2 glasses.
Top each glass with soda water, stir gently to mix, then serve immediately.
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