In this festive cocktail, homemade vanilla-orange flavored cranberry simple syrup is the base for this tonic topped drink. Perfect to go along dinner party recipes or the backyard parties.
RecipeSavants.comIn this festive cocktail, homemade vanilla-orange flavored cranberry simple syrup is the base for this tonic topped drink. Perfect to go along dinner party recipes or the backyard parties. Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Vegetables Recipes, RecipesVegetablesAmericanCranberry Thyme Gin And TonicPT30MServes 4
Ingredients:
0.75 Cup Fresh Cranberries0.25 Cup White Granulated Sugar1 Splash Orange Juice0.25 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract1 Fresh English Thyme Leaves2 Ounces High Quality Gin2 Ounces Tonic WaterFor cranberry syrup: In a small pan, add sugar, cranberries, orange juice, ½ cup water and vanilla extract and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until cranberries pop, pressing the cranberries with the back of wooden spoon. Stir in thyme and with the back of wooden spoon, smash them. Remove from heat and through a strainer, strain the mixture into a bowl. Discard the solids. In each serving glass, place 1 fluid ounce of cranberry syrup and top with a few ice cubes, followed by 2 fluid ounce of gin and tonic. With a spoon stir to combine well. Serve with the garnishing of thyme sprigs.