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    Refreshing Orange Gin Cocktail

    Modified: Apr 29, 2025 · Published: Mar 23, 2021 by Katy McAvoy

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    Orange Gin Cocktail.

    This Orange Gin Cocktail is refreshing, slightly sweet, and the perfect choice when you’re looking for something fun and fruity to sip. 

    Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients for an Orange Gin Cocktail
    • How to Make an Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail
    • Make Homemade Ginger Syrup
    • Looking for More Gin Cocktail Recipes?
    • Happy Hour Snack Pairings
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    • Orange Gin Cocktail

    Cranberry, orange, and ginger team up with some herbaceous gin to create your new favorite happy hour drink.

    When it comes to cranberry juice, a little goes a long way. It has a tendency to take over, rather than compliment, other flavors. But it gets balanced out when paired with other bold flavors like ginger and orange.

    I love using a gin in this cocktail with a strong herb profile. Knickerbocker Gin, from Michigan-based New Holland Distillery, is my pick. You could also use Bombay gin in this drink. If you’re not a big fan of gin, go for a more neutral tasting gin like Beefeater. 

    Ingredients for an Orange Gin Cocktail

    Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail Ingredients.
    • Gin - Choose your favorite for this drink. If you're new to gin try a London Dry gin like Beefeater. I love New Holland Knickerbocker gin made here in Michigan.
    • Ginger Liqueur - This liqueur adds both ginger flavor and sweetness to the drink.
    • Cranberry juice - Look for 100% Cranberry Juice, not Cranberry Juice Cocktail. If you use Cranberry Juice Cocktail, your drink will turn out sweeter than intended. 
    • Fresh orange - Fresh juice is important here, so skip the bottled orange juice. Take a minute and squeeze a fresh orange. You'll need about half of a medium orange per cocktail.
    • Ginger syrup - Another addition to the ginger flavor in this cocktail, ginger syrup is easy to make at home with three ingredients.
    • Aromatic bitters - A hint of warm spice comes from aromatic bitters. Angostura is the gold standard, but there are many brands on the market so choose your favorite.

    How to Make an Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail

    Gin being poured into a cocktail shaker.

    Combine gin, ginger liqueur, cranberry juice, ginger syrup, and aromatic bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. 

    Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail being poured into a cocktail glass.

    Shake well and strain into a coupe or martini glass. 

    A hand garnishing a cocktail with cranberries.

    Garnish with fresh cranberries or an orange slice. 

    Enjoy!

    Make Homemade Ginger Syrup

    Homemade ginger syrup takes 10 minutes to make and uses fresh ginger to create a delicious simple syrup. Get the directions for making your own syrup in my ginger simple syrup recipe.

    Ginger Simple Syrup

    Looking for More Gin Cocktail Recipes?

    Gin comes in so many different varieties thanks to the variations in juniper and herbs that make up the liquor.

    This Cranberry Gin Cocktail also uses cranberry juice but creates a completely different flavor profile. Skip the cranberry and make a Lavender Bee's Knees cocktail, a floral twist on a classic Bee's Knees Gin Cocktail. Or pick up some blood oranges for this Blood Orange Gin Fizz.

    Cranberry Gin Cocktail
    Cranberry Gin Cocktail
    Lavender Bee's Knees
    Lavender Bee's Knees

    Happy Hour Snack Pairings

    Looking for some snacks with your sips? Homemade potato chips are baked instead of fried for a crunchy, salty snack. Or try my Barbecue Oyster Crackers or Savory Spiced Nuts for a flavorful boost on the traditional bar snack.

    Homemade Potato Chips
    Homemade Potato Chips
    BBQ Oyster crackers in a bowl
    BBQ Oyster Crackers

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    Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail.

    Orange Gin Cocktail

    Katy McAvoy
    Cranberry, orange, and ginger team up with some herbaceous gin to create your new favorite winter drink. This Orange Gin Cocktail is refreshing, slightly sweet, and the perfect choice when you’re looking for something fun and fruity to sip. 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Servings 1 cocktail

    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Aromatic Bitters
    • Coupe Glasses
    • Jigger

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 oz gin
    • 0.5 oz ginger liqueur
    • 1 oz cranberry juice
    • 0.5 oz orange juice fresh squeezed
    • 0.5 oz ginger syrup
    • 2 dashes aromatic bitters

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 
      1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz ginger liqueur, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz orange juice, 0.5 oz ginger syrup, 2 dashes aromatic bitters
    • Shake well and strain into a coupe glass. 
    • Garnish with fresh cranberries or an orange slice. 
    • Enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Katy McAvoy, mixologist and photographer

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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