Cranberry Sauce Bourbon Cocktail
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4.5
Cranberry Sauce Bourbon Cocktail
Description
This cocktail uses cranberry sauce combined directly in a glass with bourbon, creating a rich, tangy base with the spirit's depth. Adding ginger beer or club soda introduces effervescence that lightens the drink. The fresh lemon wedge squeezed in adds a zesty brightness that complements the sharp cranberry flavor and the caramel notes of bourbon. Optional pure maple syrup allows for adjusting sweetness to taste, balancing tartness and strength.
Assembly is straightforward: add cranberry sauce and bourbon to a glass, fill with ice, top with ginger beer or club soda, then stir after squeezing in lemon juice. This cocktail can be tailored by switching to soda water or apple cider and varying the bourbon amount. It's a versatile drink for holiday-themed or casual gatherings.
The notes suggest maple syrup amounts between 1 and 3 teaspoons depending on desired sweetness, and soda water or apple cider as alternatives for ginger beer.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 to 2 bourbon shots
- ginger beer or club soda
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1-2 tsp pure maple syrup to taste, optional
Instructions
- Add the cranberry sauce to the bottom of a glass along with the bourbon.
- Add ice, then fill the remainder of the glass with ginger beer (or club soda)
- Squeeze a lemon wedge into the drink and stir well.
- Bottoms up!
Notes
- Maple syrup can be added in amounts from 1 to 3 teaspoons to adjust sweetness.
- Soda water or apple cider are good alternatives to ginger beer for different flavor profiles.
- Use fresh lemon wedges to add bright acidity when preparing the cocktail.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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