This Cranberry Gin Cocktail is the perfect festive cocktail, bursting with cranberry flavor and juicy orange juice! Make a big batch to serve up on the big day, or to have on hand to enjoy throughout the week. This recipe is made with gin, grenadine, cranberry juice, Grand Marnier, and fresh citrus flavor. All the perfect ingredients to enjoy over the holiday season!
Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Gin Cocktail
I love cranberry over the holidays and every year I have to enjoy at least one of Mrs. Claus’ Cranberry Whiskey Cocktails and a Holiday Cranberry Mule – both cranberry-based delights. However, this gin cocktail is a classic that brings joy to the party every time I make it. The flavor, oh the flavor! Cranberries are absolute perfection in a cocktail and when paired with juicy orange flavor, it just can’t be beat. I knew I needed to give it the supersized treatment!
This big batch recipe is perfect for making things festive without all the work. Mix it all up ahead of time and then enjoy with ice and garnish when it’s time to drink. With your cocktail done, all you’ll have to do is put on your Mrs. Claus hostessing hat and enjoy the party!
Ingredients
Each ingredient in this drink brings joy and flavor to the cocktail, so don’t skimp! Check the recipe card below for exact measurements so you know how to make the perfectly sized big batch for a party!
- Gin
- Pure cranberry juice
- Fresh orange juice – strained
- Grand Marnier
- Grenadine
- Garnish: cranberries, mandarin slice, rosemary sprigs
How to Make A Big Batch Cranberry Gin Cocktail
Step 1: Mix
Add the gin, cranberry juice, orange juice, Grand Marnier, and grenadine to a pitcher. Stir everything together well until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 2: Serve
When you’re ready to serve, add in 2-3 scoops of ice, cranberries, orange peel, and rosemary to garnish.
Cranberry Recipes You’ll Love
Not only is cranberry a festive ingredient, it’s delicious! Here are a few food recipes that you can pair with your cocktails or enjoy on their own.
- Start any gathering with a delicious appetizer! Try this jalapeno cranberry dip for a little burst of spice, or try a cranberry pistachio cheese ball. Cheese is always a crowd-pleaser!
- Now, onto the sweets! You can’t go wrong with these cranberry and white chocolate gingerbread scones. Make them for dessert, or just prep them to have on hand if you have guests visiting for the holidays. They’re a great grab-and-go treat for breakfast.
- Another great option is this maple cream cheese and spiced cranberry pastry!
- Serving a nice dinner and want to amaze everyone with a delicious dessert? The only option is this spiced ginger pear and cranberry pie. It’ll be the perfect pairing with your cranberry gin cocktail!
More Big Batch Cocktail Recipes
- Big Batch Hot Chocolate Bar
- Big Batch Old Fashioned
- Big Batch Pear Martini Recipe
- Big Batch Bourbon Apple Cider Smash
- Big Batch Espresso Martinis
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Big Batch Cranberry Gin Cocktail
ingredients
- 12 oz gin
- 12 oz pure cranberry juice
- 8 oz fresh orange juice strained
- 4 oz grand Marnier
- 4 oz grenadine
- 1 ½ cups cranberries
- 1 mandarin sliced
- Rosemary sprigs
instructions
- Add gin, cranberry juice, orange juice, grand Marnier and grenadine to a pitcher. Stir together well until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add in 2-3 scoops of ice, cranberries, mandarin slices and rosemary to garnish.
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