Cranberry Christmas Punch
Green, red and oh-so-delicious.
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Our favorite kind of Christmas cocktail? One that tastes as good as it looks. This one fits the bill with subdued reds, a bit of green from fresh thyme sprigs, and a pretty paper straw to match.
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Syrup:
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1/2 cup cranberries
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup water
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
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For the Cocktail:
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2 oz. gin
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3/4 oz. Cranberry Syrup (see below)
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3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
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1/2 oz. elderflower liquor
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Ice
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Club soda
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Fresh cranberries, to garnish
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2 sprig fresh thyme, to garnish
Instructions
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Make the Cranberry Syrup: Simmer cranberries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and cranberries break down, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in 4 sprigs fresh thyme. Cool to room temperature. Strain; discard solids.
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Make the Cocktail: Combine gin, Cranberry Syrup, fresh lemon juice, elderflower liquor, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled; strain into 2 glasses. Top with ice and club soda. Garnish each drink with fresh cranberries and 1 sprig fresh thyme.