This Cranberry Orange Bourbon Mash is the perfect drink for any occasion, whether celebrating holidays like Christmas, thanksgiving, bringing in the new year or simply kicking back after a long hard week at work, this cocktail really hits the spot!
After the majority of our holiday meals, thanksgiving, Christmas etc, we are inevitably left with a surplus of Cranberry Sauce, I am sure you can all relate!
Well at your next Holiday gathering, don’t throw away that surplus of that delicious syrup, use it to create a delicious bourbon laced cocktail that your guests will love!
Simply grab that delicious excess Cranberry Syrup (check out our Perfect Cranberry Sauce Recipe here) and in a Shaker add a tbsp of the syrup with 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 oz of Cranberry Juice (store bought) shake well for 5 seconds. Strain the mixture into another shaker or glass to remove any remaining cranberry pulp.
Then using the shaker once again combine the mixture with a 2 oz shot of bourbon and ice. Shake vigorously for another 5 seconds.
Next add a few sprigs of thyme to garnish to give at a mature winter aroma and flavor and your done.
Finally serve over ice with a few whole cranberry’s and a slice of orange. The tart tasting cranberry syrup mixes perfectly with the ingredients to create a unique and delicious boozy treat.
Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 2 ounce Borubon
- 1/2 ounce Orange Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 1 tbsp Cranberry Sauce Freshly Made
- 1 Ounce Cranberry Juice Store Bought
Garnish (Optional)
- 5 Sprigs Thyme
- 5 Whole Cranberries
- 1 Wedge Orange
Instructions
- In a shaker combine 1 tbsp of cranberry sauce with 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed orange juice and 1 oz of cranberry juice (store bought).
- Shake vigorously for 5 seconds.
- Strain mixture into a glass to remove excess cranberry pulp.
- Combine the resulting mixture with a 2 oz shot of bourbon and ice in a shaker.
- Shake vigorously for a further 5 seconds.
- Pour into tumbler glass
- Add a few sprigs of thyme, drop a few cranberries on top and add a slice of orange.
- Enjoy!
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