Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail
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Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail
Description
This cocktail is made by shaking cranberry juice, orange juice, whiskey, lemon juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and fresh thyme or rosemary with ice to chill and blend the flavors evenly. The shaken mixture is then strained over ice into glasses and topped with ginger beer for a fizzy finish. Garnishes including frozen cranberries, a twist of orange peel, and additional herb sprigs add visual appeal and a fresh herbal aroma.
The flavor profile offers tart fruit notes balanced with sweetness and botanical hints from the spirit and herbs, while the ginger beer provides a subtle spice and effervescence. The drink is suitable for serving at parties or casual gatherings and can be prepared in larger batches using a pitcher for convenience.
Multiplying the recipe for larger quantities requires an adequately sized pitcher and refrigeration to keep the mixture fresh. Ginger beer and garnishes are added just before serving to maintain carbonation and freshness.
Ingredients
Drink
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 6 oz orange juice
- 4 oz whiskey
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 prigs thyme or rosemary, fresh
- 4 oz ginger beer
Garnishes
- cranberries frozen
- orange peel
- thyme or rosemary sprigs, additional
Instructions
Make drinks
- To a cocktail shaker, add ice, cranberry juice, orange juice, whiskey, lemon juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and 2 sprigs of thyme (or rosemary). Cover and shake well, for about 5-10 seconds.
Serve
- Add ice to two glasses, and strain and pour the drink from the cocktail shaker evenly between the two glasses.
- Top each glass with approximately 2 oz of the ginger beer and garnish with frozen cranberries, orange peel, and a sprig of thyme (or rosemary) in each glass.
Notes
- The recipe yields two 10-ounce cocktails; adjust ingredient quantities for different serving sizes.
- For larger gatherings, scale ingredients accordingly and prepare in a large pitcher; refrigerate for up to 1-2 days before serving.
- Add ginger beer and garnishes just before serving to preserve fizz and flavor.
- Use freshly crushed or whole frozen cranberries and fresh herb sprigs for garnishes to enhance aroma and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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