Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail

Name: Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin; 0.5 oz ginger liqueur; 1 oz cranberry juice; 0.5 oz fresh orange or clementine juice; 0.5 oz ginger syrup; 2 dashes aromatic bitters

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

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 or Aviation.

Makes 1 cocktail.

1.5 oz gin (I love New Holland Knickerbocker)
0.5 oz ginger liqueur
1 oz cranberry juice
0.5 oz fresh orange or clementine juice
0.5 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
2 dashes aromatic bitters

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake well and strain into a glass.

Garnish with fresh cranberries or an orange slice.

Enjoy!

How to Make Ginger Syrup

¼ cup sugar
½ cup water
1 inch piece of fresh ginger

Heat the water to boiling. Add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Peel and slice the ginger.

Add to the hot water and sugar mixture.

Allow to cool to room temperature.

Cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled.

Tips on Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail

Do I really need fresh juice?

Yes! Fresh juice is important here. Don’t use bottled orange juice. Take a minute and squeeze a fresh orange or clementine.

What kind of cranberry juice should I use?

Look for 100% Cranberry Juice, not Cranberry Juice Cocktail. If you use Cranberry Juice Cocktail, your drink will turn out sweeter than intended.

Make the ginger syrup in advance!

Be sure to make the ginger syrup ahead of time so it can completely cool and chill before you use it.

What can I substitute for the fresh ginger in the syrup?

You can use a 3-4 slices of crystallized ginger in the syrup if you don’t have any fresh ginger on hand.

How long should I leave the ginger slices in the syrup?

The longer you leave the ginger in the syrup, the stronger the flavor will be. I don't remove my ginger pieces until the syrup is all gone.

Happy Hour Snack Pairing

Enjoy you Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail with these salty, homemade potato chips.

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