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!

Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash Garnished with Thyme, Whole Cranberries and Orange wedge.

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!

cranberry bourbon cocktail smash

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 with thyme, orange and ice

Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash

A mature, winter flavoured bourbon cocktail that is perfect for any holiday season and a great way to make use of excess Cranberry Sauce! Try it at your next Holiday gathering!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1

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!

Notes

Recipe from homegardenhealth.com/cranberry-orange-bourbon-smash/
Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash