Cranberry Thyme Gin + Tonic

With apples and oranges taking over the farmers markets these cooler months, I’ve been missing fruity, fun colored cocktails.  Luckily, I came across this recipe for some gorgeous Cranberry infused Gin and Tonics to get my fill!

Cranberry Thyme Gin + Tonic

recipe via A Cozy Kitchen

• 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/4 cup  sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• splash of orange juice
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• fresh English thyme leaves
• gin
• tonic

Cranberry Syrup:

1. Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes (stirring occasionally) until cranberries soften.
3. Add thyme.
4. Strain mixture through a fine sieve and store in an air tight container.

Cocktail:

1. Combine 1 oz of the cranberry syrup and 2 oz gin in an ice filled shaker.
2. Shake and pour over ice.
3. Top with tonic water and garnish with thyme.