We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a Minnesota Good-bye. A fresh take on a French 75 drink, this cocktail suggests that it’s rude to be the first to depart, so it’s best to keep celebrating!

For the Spiced Cranberry Cordial:

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

For the Cocktail Mix (8 Servings):

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

To Serve:

1 bottle (750ml) chilled sparkling wine, to top

Fresh cranberries threaded on cocktail picks, for garnish

Directions

1. For the Spiced Cranberry Cordial: 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. For the Cocktail Mix: 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. For Each Cocktail: 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.