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    Home » Recent Posts » Cocktail Recipes

    Refreshing Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail

    Published: Mar 23, 2021 · Updated: Nov 10, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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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. 

    Orange Ginger 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 or Aviation. 

    What You Need

    Ingredients for Orange Ginger Gin cocktails.
    • Gin (I love New Holland Knickerbocker)
    • Ginger liqueur
    • Cranberry juice
    • An orange
    • Ginger syrup
    • Aromatic bitters

    How to Make an Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail

    Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 

    Orange juice being poured into a cocktail shaker.

    Shake well and strain into a glass. 

    Orange Ginger Gin Cocktail being poured into a cocktail glass.

    Garnish with fresh cranberries or an orange slice. 

    Enjoy! 

    A hand garnishing a cocktail with cranberries.

    How to Make 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

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    FAQs and Substitutions

    Do I really need to use fresh orange juice?

    Yes! Fresh juice is important here, so skip the bottled orange juice. Take a minute and squeeze a fresh orange or clementine. You'll need about half of a medium orange per cocktail.

    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. Ginger simple syrup will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, so you can make it days ahead of your cocktail hour.

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    Cranberry, orange, and ginger team up with some herbaceous gin to create your new favorite happy hour drink. This Orange Ginger Gin cocktail is refreshing, slightly sweet, and the perfect choice when you’re looking for something fun and fruity to sip. 

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Cocktail Shaker
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 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

    Instructions

    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!

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    Keywords: orange, ginger, gin, gin cocktails, American Gin, cranberry cocktail, drinks, cocktail, happy hour

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    About Katy McAvoy

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

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    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 a couple hours of meal prep pays off for days. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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