Festive Cranberry Burst Bourbon Smash

This festive Cranberry Orange Bourbon Smash is the perfect holiday sip for your celebrations! The blend of bourbon, cranberry, and orange creates a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that's sure to impress your guests. The vibrant red color and burst of cranberry flavor make it an ideal drink for festive gatherings and holiday parties.

Festive Cranberry Burst Bourbon Smash

A refreshing and vibrant bourbon cocktail with a burst of cranberry and orange flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz cranberry syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz orange juice
  • Club soda or sparkling water
  • Ice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 cup frozen cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, orange zest, and cranberries. Simmer over medium-high heat until the berries begin to burst, about 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the mixture and let it cool to create the cranberry simple syrup.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the cooled cranberry simple syrup, bourbon, cranberry juice, and orange juice.
  4. Shake the mixture well and strain it into a glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with sparkling water or club soda to taste.