A Minnesota Good-Bye (Cranberry French 75) Recipe

Name: A Minnesota Good-Bye (Cranberry French 75) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half; 2 whole star anise pods; 5 cardamom pods; 3 whole cloves; 1 cup (240ml) water; 2 cups (400g) sugar; Peel of one orange (use a vegetable peeler to remove zest only); 2 cups (225g) fresh cranberries; 1 cup (240ml) fresh juice from about 8 limes; 3/4 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt; 1 cup (240ml) Spiced Cranberry Cordial (see note); 1 cup (240ml) freshly squeezed juice from 2 pink grapefruits; 1 1/2 cups (360ml) London Dry gin; 1 bottle (750ml) chilled sparkling wine, to top; Fresh cranberries threaded on cocktail picks, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
2 whole star anise pods
5 cardamom pods
3 whole cloves
1 cup (240ml) water
2 cups (400g) sugar
Peel of one orange (use a vegetable peeler to remove zest only)
2 cups (225g) fresh cranberries
1 cup (240ml) fresh juice from about 8 limes
3/4 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt
1 cup (240ml) Spiced Cranberry Cordial (see note)
1 cup (240ml) freshly squeezed juice from 2 pink grapefruits
1 1/2 cups (360ml) London Dry gin
1 bottle (750ml) chilled sparkling wine, to top
Fresh cranberries threaded on cocktail picks, for garnish

1
Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom, and cloves to a saucepan and toast over medium heat, shaking pan frequently, until fragrant; make sure not to let them burn. Add water, sugar, orange peel, cranberries, lime juice, and salt and stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook, using a wooden spoon to smash fruit against side of pan, until all of the cranberries have popped. Remove from heat and let cool completely, 1 to 2 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a resealable container. Cordial can be kept up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
2
Up to 2 hours before serving, mix cordial, grapefruit juice, and gin in a pitcher, bottle, or resealable container. Use immediately or store up to 2 hours in the refrigerator. Cocktail mix makes 8 servings; feel free to double the recipe.
3
Fill a Collins glass with ice and add 3 1/2 ounces (105ml) Cocktail Mix and 2 ounces (60ml) chilled sparkling wine. Stir gently and garnish with skewered cranberries.

627

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half, 2 whole star anise pods, 5 cardamom pods, 3 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, A Minnesota Good-Bye (Cranberry French 75) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!