Cranberry Infused Gin (with Real Cranberries)
This cranberry infused gin recipe is the perfect way to squeeze cranberry flavor into all of your gin-based cocktails this holiday season. It uses real cranberries and your favorite gin for maximum berry flavor!
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Equipment
- 1 large jar 50 ounce capacity or greater
- 1 cocktail muddler
- 1 fine mesh sieve
- 1 cheesecloth optional, for further straining
- 1 glass measuring cup 4 cup capacity
Ingredients
- 240 grams whole cranberries fresh or frozen (2 cups)
- 750 mL gin brand such as Bombay Sapphire or Hendricks
Instructions
- If you are using fresh cranberries, give them a good rinse to clean them.
- Place your berries in a large glass jar.
- Muddle the berries to crush about 1/4 - 1/2 of them so they release their juices easier.
- Pour your gin overtop of the cranberries.
- Seal the jar and give it a gentle shake.
- Infuse the liquor for 3-7 days, depending on the flavor you want. Place the jar in a cool dark place, like a kitchen cupboard or in your pantry. You can also place it in the fridge. Just avoid direct sunlight and warm locations.
- Taste your cranberry gin each day until it reaches the flavor you want. Once it does, strain the cranberries out of the mixture using a fine mesh sieve and glass measuring cup.
- Store your finished cranberry gin in an airtight storage container for up to 6 months in the fridge.
Notes
- for one cup of infused gin - use 1 cup of gin and 80 grams of berries, or about 2/3 cup.
- for one half cup of infused gin - use 1/2 cup of gin and 40 grams of berries, or about 1/3 cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounceCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSaturated Fat: 0.001gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: Gin, infused liquor, infusion