The Story Behind The Cranberry Sauce Gin and Tonic

This fall-inspired G&T is a recent creation from Johnny Swet, co-owner and mixologist of NYC rooftop bar JIMMY at The James. This cocktail riffs on the crowd-pleasing classic using a seasonal condiment and an aromatic herb garnish.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Hendrick’s Gin
  • ½ ounce simple syrup (recipe follows)
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • 2 heaping bar spoons of cranberry sauce (plus extra for garnish)
  • Tonic as needed
  • Lime wheel garnish
  • Sage leaf garnish

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, simple syrup, lime juice, and cranberry sauce.
  2. Shake with ice for 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into a tall glass with ice.
  4. Stir in tonic water.
  5. Rub sage leaf around glass rim. Garnish with lime wheel, small dollop of cranberry sauce, and sage leaf.

Recipe Rating

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(35 votes)

Yield: 1
Updated: 2019-11-29

Simple Syrup Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Simple Syrup Directions

  1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and then simmer until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Let cool, and store in a cool place.
The Cranberry Sauce Gin and Tonic Recipe