Cranberry Citrus Sparkler

bottle (750 ml) gin
3 ounces cointreau or triple sec
2 large oranges, skin and pith removed
Zest of 1 orange
3 large sprigs fresh thyme
3 cups fresh cranberries
To Finish Cocktail
1 to 2 ounces prosecco or sparkling wine
Ice
Garnishes Optional
Fresh rosemary sprig
Fresh cranberries
Orange wedge
- Preheat the sous vide water bath to 160°F (71°C).
- Pour the entire bottle of Gin and all remaining ingredients into a 1 gallon sous vide pouch and vacuum seal completely.
- Place the pouch into the water bath and cook for 4 hours.
- Remove from water bath and quick chill in a large bowl of ice water for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the through a fine mesh cylinder and discard all remaining ingredients. Place your infusion into a storage jar or container
For Cocktail:
- Lowball glass
- Ice
- 2 to 3 ounces infused gin
- Top with 1 to 2 ounces of sparkling wine
- Garnish with a few cranberries, fresh sprig of thyme and a wedge of fresh orange