CRANBERRY LIME GIN SMASH

Cranberry and lime is a classic flavour combination, but the inclusion of juniper from the gin makes this the most refreshing winter cocktail. It also looks perfectly festive and would make for a great signature cocktail at your next holiday gathering.

3 fresh mint leaves, torn, plus more for garnish 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar

1 1/2 oz gin, such as Tanqueray Dry Gin

(LCBO 2691, $30.95)

Juice from 1/2 lime

Crushed ice for serving

1 tbsp (15 mL) frozen cranberries

2 oz cranberry juice

Sparkling water to finish

Lime wedges for garnish

1 To a cocktail glass, add 3 mint leaves, sugar, gin and lime juice. Use a muddler to release flavour of fresh mint.

2 Fill glass with crushed ice and frozen cranberries. Add cranberry juice and top with a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with lime and fresh mint.

Makes 1 drink