Cranberry Pimm's Cocktail
Celebrate the season with this Cranberry Pimm’s Cocktail made with cranberry sauce, ginger beer, and citrus for a refreshing holiday sip.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
- highball or tall glass
- bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
- measuring spoons
- jigger or liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce fresh or canned whole berry
- 2 ounces Pimm’s Liqueur
- ice cubes
- 1 clementine orange peeled
- 5 ounces ginger beer chilled
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Add the cranberry sauce to a highball or tall cocktail glass.2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- Pour in the Pimm’s Liqueur. Fill the glass about three-fourths full with ice cubes.2 ounces Pimm’s Liqueur, ice cubes
- Add 5 slices of peeled clementine to the glass.1 clementine orange
- Pour in the chilled ginger beer and stir gently until the cranberry sauce is mixed throughout.5 ounces ginger beer
- Swirl the cinnamon stick in the drink, then leave it in the glass for garnish and added flavor.1 cinnamon stick
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store leftover cranberry sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
The mixed cocktail should be consumed immediately for the best fizz and flavor.
♨️ REHEATING: This drink is served cold and should not be reheated.
❄️ FREEZING: Do not freeze, as carbonation and fresh fruit do not hold up well when frozen.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Use cold ingredients to keep the drink chilled for longer.
Stir gently to avoid losing carbonation.
Prepare ingredients ahead of time, but assemble just before serving.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: For a warm holiday version, heat the Pimm’s, cranberry sauce, and ginger beer gently in a saucepan (do not boil), then pour into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Leftover fruit or cranberry mixture can be used in sparkling water or mocktails the next day.
📝 NOTES: This festive cocktail is perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any winter party.
Add extra garnishes like rosemary sprigs or sugared cranberries for a decorative touch.
Serve immediately to preserve carbonation.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
