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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!
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!