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Cranberry French 75 Recipe

December 30, 2018 by Samantha 28 Comments

A twist on the classic French 75  recipe. This French 75 cocktail is infused with cranberry to bring the holiday season together. Gin, sparkling wine, with bright cranberry and lemon flavours. 

Cranberry French 75 recipe

My favourite pre-dinner cocktail has to be a French 75. I love the lemon flavours, the bitterness of the gin and of course, bubbles. Who can resist?

Around the holidays I up the ante by infusing the drink with cranberry simple syrup for a festive spin on things. I almost always offer the simple syrup and gin at our annual holiday party so I can serve these Cranberry 75s on repeat for our guests. It’s really a classic French 75 recipe with some bright cranberry  flavour and colour.

Cranberry French 75 cocktail

The genius behind this cocktail is that it is literally a pour everything in the glass kind of cocktail. No shaking, no mess (unless you’re a chronic over-pourer like myself), and is a drink everyone can get behind.

Cranberry French 75 recipe

How to make a good French 75:

A classic French 75 recipe contains gin, lemon simple syrup, and sparkling wine or champagne. The way to make a good French 75 is by having all the ingredients chilled. It provides a crisp cocktail with bright lemon essence.

The bubbles make the cocktail feel light and quite frankly, quite dreamy to enjoy.

Cranberry 75 Cocktail

More easy holiday cocktails:

  • Bourbon Eggnog
  • Pomegranate Lime Gimlet 
  • Easy White Wine Spritzer
  • Blood Orange Gin and Tonic

Cranberry French 75

This holiday cocktail is perfect for festive gatherings, including brunch. It’s got all the Christmas hues, flavours, and is fun for guests to put together in the kitchen. 

I like putting the the simple syrup, sparkling wine, and gin so that guests can customize this signature cocktail to suit their own preferences. I like my cocktails on the dry side (I can’t as much sweet in my life as I get older) so the gin and dry sparkling wine are what get me there. Use a sweeter sparkling wine if that’s your jam. 

Cranberry 75 Cocktail
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Cranberry 75
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

A twist on the classic French 75 cocktail to bring the holiday season together. Gin, sparkling wine, with bright cranberry flavours. 

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail recipe, cranberry cocktail, french 75, gin cocktail recipe, holiday cocktail, holiday drink
Servings: 1 servings
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Cranberry Simple Syrup:
  • 2 cups cranberries (around 220 grams)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Cranberry 75:
  • 1 oz cranberry simple syrup (see recipe above)
  • 1 oz gin
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Chilled Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Cava, Champagne, etc.
Instructions
Cranberry Simple Syrup:
  1. Place cranberries, water, and sugar in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries start to release some juice. Strain and reserve liquids (discard solids or use for another purpose). Chill. Can be kept covered and chilled for 3-5 days.

Cranberry 75:
  1. Add simple syrup and gin into a champagne flute. Top with chilled bubbles and garnish with a wedge of lemon if desired.

Enjoy! xo

Cranberry French 75 short pin

Cranberry 75 Cocktail Pin

 

Filed Under: Cocktails Tagged With: christmas, cocktail, cranberry, french 75, gin, holidays

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Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It's a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. Avatarpepperspennies says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:19 am

    I cannot get enough cranberry concoctions this time of year! I will be making these with Prosecco as I think it will balance the sweetness of the sugar and tartness of the cranberries best.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 9, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Oh nice. I love Cava so that's my go to. And I agree, festive cocktails are a great way to get into the spirit ;) of things.
      Reply
  2. AvatarEyecandypopper says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Love this! Simple, refreshing, with just a twist of alcohol. Perfect!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 9, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you! I'm all about simplicity. :) Hope you have a great weekend!
      Reply
  3. AvatarJulia says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Gorgeous cocktail and I love anything bubbly! Have fun at the party!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks Julia! Bubbles make my life immensely more enjoyable ;)
      Reply
  4. AvatarJulia says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:43 am

    What a beautiful looking cocktail for the Christmas season. Sounds delicious!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Julia!!
      Reply
  5. AvatarDr. Kimberley | Healthy Life Redesign says

    December 9, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Yes please! This looks like a tasty, festive cocktail! I'll have to try this over the holidays :)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Sending one your way ;)
      Reply
  6. Avatardiversivore says

    December 9, 2016 at 11:04 am

    Beautiful drink Samantha! I love the flavours, and I'm particularly excited to see what you did with the cranberry component. In fact, you've been knocking it out of the park with the cranberries in general. And by the way, if you're still looking for that cocktail dress to go with the cocktails, have you checked out Simons on the North Shore? I actually haven't been to it yet, but I'm a HUGE fan from my Montreal days, and we tend to binge-shop on our trips to the Edmonton location. Will be doing again this year. Hopefully with a celebratory Cranberry 75 afterwards. Cheers.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Hahaha! You're so funny. I do go to Simons on the regular. We're a short drive away from there. It's more that I don't have the time to shop and I don't love taking the 3 kids with me (I'm sure most parents get me on that front). I used go crazy at Simon's in MTL and QC when I would go there. Even their housewares section is great. I hope you have a great trip to Edmonton!! And enjoy those Cranberry 75s too ;)
      Reply
  7. AvatarLyndsay // Coco Cake Land says

    December 9, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I'm also a mom with NOTHING TO WEARRRRR... sheesh! Hope the party was fun! I love the prettiness of this Cranberry 75! ^__^
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 9, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks Lyndsay! I wore a dress that I bought in Italian when we were there many years ago for our honeymoon ... classic cut which is nice to have on the back burner. Bonus is that I can fit into it again!!! What's party without a pretty drink?! Have a great snowy weekend!
      Reply
  8. AvatarLaura | Tutti Dolci says

    December 9, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    This is such a gorgeous sparkling cocktail - that pretty color is putting me in a holiday mood!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Made me smile Laura! Thanks for the note. <3
      Reply
  9. AvatarNatalie Browne says

    December 9, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Ohhhh, I love the sound of this pretty little cocktail. It sounds delicious. I think I'm going to have to try making these myself ?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks Natalie! Let me know how it goes for you :)
      Reply
  10. Avatarkillingthyme says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    These are so pretty and they sound delish! I love how you've photographed them, too. I find cocktails a challenge to snap — usually because I've already taste-tested a few. Lol.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks Dana! I find cocktails extremely challenging to photograph. It is becoming "easier" so to speak, but I need to keep working at it for sure. And I'm usually ready to down the cocktails by the end of the shoot too!
      Reply
  11. AvatarTaylor Stinson says

    December 11, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I did something similar with pomegranates recently, but the idea of cranberry syrup this time of year sounds amazing. I'll be making these and cranberry vodka tonics and basically just have an excuse to keep drinking right through to the holidays. PS - I feel you on the dress shopping thing. I still need something for New Years. May just recycle something old with new earrings hahaha
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Upcycle Taylor :) That's what I call jazzing up an old outfit anyways :). Cranberry vodka tonic is also on my radar - or maybe just cranberry, gin and tonic ;) I have a slew of cocktails I want to make for our upcoming party but I know i just don't have the time for it. Fingers crossed I can get my stuff together and least put out one or two.
      Reply
  12. Avatardishnthekitchen says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Simple, make ahead...and bubbly! The perfect Christmas cocktail! Well done Samantha.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 12, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks Bernice!
      Reply

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