Garden-Inspired Cocktails

Cranberry & Thyme Gin and Tonic Recipe

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There’s no better drink for the holiday season than this one. Freshly harvested thyme adds a slightly minty twist to the classic gin and tonic recipe. Both cozy and invigorating, this cranberry & thyme cocktail will keep your spirits high and your mood cheery.

Cranberry & Thyme Gin and Tonic Recipe
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Cranberry & Thyme Gin and Tonic Recipe

Recipe by GardenuityCourse: Garden-Inspired Cocktails
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Gin

  • 1 oz Tonic

  • ½ cup of water

  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar

  • Splash of orange juice

  • Thyme leaves, to taste

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, water, splash of orange juice, and vanilla extract. Cook for 10-15 minutes while pressing the cranberries with the back of your spoon until they pop.
  • Add the thyme and smash with the back of your spoon to release the flavor. Pour mixture through a strainer, discard the solids, and reserve the remaining for a cranberry syrup.
  • Add 1 oz of syrup to each glass. Add a few cubes of ice, 2 oz of gin, and then tonic.
  • Mix.
  • Garnish with thyme leaves.