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Cranberry Maple Bourbon Cocktail

The right balance of sweet and tart, with the warmth of bourbon and subtle orange tones. This Cranberry Maple Bourbon Cocktail is bright, delicious, and perfect for the holiday season!

***Sugared Cranberries are optional. Check the "Notes" for cooking times***

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 large
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cocktail
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice (not cocktail)
  • 1 ounce maple syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 to 3/4 ounce Grand Marnier
  • Orange slices for garnish
  • Sugared Cranberries Skewered for garnish (optional)
For the Sugared Cranberries
  • 2 cups sugar, divided
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries

Instructions

For The Cranberries (optional)
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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine ½ cup of water and ½ cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cranberries until well coated. Let them sit in the syrup for 30 minutes.
  2. With a slotted spoon transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and let them dry for at least 1 hour.
  3. Roll the cranberries in the remaining 1 ½ cup of sugar until well coated. Let them dry for about an hour.
For the Cocktail
  1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then add the cranberry juice, maple syrup, bourbon and Grand Marnier.
  2. Shake vigorously. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Garnish with an orange slice and a skewer of sugared cranberries (optional)

Notes

  • Sugared Cranberries: Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 3-5 Minutes Inactive Cooking Time: 2 1/2 hours

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 151mg (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 10.6mg (12%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1large

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 151mg 3%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.