Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

Experience the delightful union of tangy cranberries and the warmth of bourbon in the Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail. Enjoy the perfect harmony of sweet and savory cranberry and orange juice notes, maple syrup, and bourbon.

Fall cocktails such as the Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail and the more traditional Maple Old Fashioned are perfect drinks to sip as the seasons turn towards colder days.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Seasonal Cocktail: Cranberries are a holiday staple and infusing your cocktails with them whether it’s for garnish or flavor, makes for a perfect seasonal drink. This cocktail is excellent for the holidays.
• Simple Ingredients: This cocktail has straightforward and easily accessible ingredients such as Maple Syrup, cranberry juice, orange juice, and bourbon.
• Cozy: The comforting combination of flavors and aromas in this cocktail creates a cozy ambiance, making it perfect for relaxation and warmth.

How to Make a Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

1. Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, bourbon, and maple syrup (if you’re out of maple syrup try one of the maple syrup substitutes) in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
2. Shake and strain. Shake the contents vigorously for about 10 seconds before straining them into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a sprig of rosemary.

Recipe Variations

• Use Simple Syrup. Instead of using maple syrup, you can use Simple Syrup or a variation of it like Demerara Syrup.

Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail Recipe

Savor the delightful fusion of zesty cranberries and the comforting embrace of bourbon within the Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail. Relish the exquisite balance of cranberry, orange juice, maple syrup, and bourbon, harmoniously blending sweet and savory notes.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 Serving

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

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  Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

• ▢ 1½ ounces Bourbon
• ▢ 2 ounces Orange Juice
• ▢ 1 ounce Cranberry Juice
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup

Instructions

• Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, bourbon, and maple syrup (if you're out of maple syrup try one of the maple syrup substitutes) in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
• Shake and strain. Shake the contents vigorously for about 10 seconds before straining them into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a sprig of rosemary.

Notes

Use Simple Syrup. Instead of using maple syrup, you can use Simple Syrup or a variation of it like Demerara Syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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