Cranberry Burst Cobbler
This Cranberry Burst Cobbler is a delightful concoction that's perfect for holiday entertaining. With a base of London dry gin and off-dry Sherry, it's a balanced mix of sweet and tart flavors. The cranberries, lemon, and orange add a burst of fruity freshness, while the mint sprigs provide a refreshing finish. This cocktail is ideal for preparing ahead of time, making it a convenient choice for hosting gatherings.
Cranberry Burst Cobbler
A delightful and festive cocktail with a base of London dry gin, off-dry Sherry, and a burst of fresh cranberries, lemon, and orange, garnished with mint.
Prep Time
1 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Ingredients
- 1.50 oz London dry gin
- 0.50 oz plus 1 tsp off-dry Sherry
- 0.75 oz sugar
- 1 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 0.50 orange, sliced into thin rounds
- 6 mint sprigs
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and 0.75 cup water to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and refrigerate the remaining syrup.
- Reheat the syrup in the pan, add cranberries, and simmer until they begin to burst, for about 2-3 minutes. Let it cool in the syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine 2 tablespoons of drained cranberries and 6 tablespoons of cranberry syrup. Add lemon wedges and orange slices, then mash the fruit vigorously.
- Stir in gin and Sherry, and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a medium pitcher. Fill 3 glasses with crushed ice. Pour half of the mixture into a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into the prepared glasses and top with more crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and 3 cranberries. Repeat to make 3 more cocktails.