Christmas Gin Fizz

Ingredients

For the simple syrup:

100g caster sugar

100ml water

A handful of fresh cranberries

 

For the cocktail:

1 lemon, sliced

1 orange, sliced

A handful of fresh cranberries

A handful of fresh mint

1 cup of gin

1 bottle of ginger ale

Lots of ice

 

Method

1. Make the simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, and water to a simmer over medium, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cranberries are tender but haven't burst about 8-10 minutes. Leave to cool, this can be made the day before and kept in the fridge. 2. In a large jug add the lemon, orange cranberries, simple syrup, mint and gin. Muddle this mix together with a wooden spoon. 3. Add lots of ice, fill to the brim with ginger ale, give it a good stir and enjoy!