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Cranberry Sauce Bourbon Cocktail
The Cranberry Sauce Bourbon Cocktail blends tart cranberry sauce with the warmth of bourbon, topped with ginger beer or club soda for a fizzy finish. A squeeze of fresh lemon adds a bright citrus note, and optional maple syrup can adjust sweetness. This drink offers a festive and refreshing balance of flavors suitable for cocktail occasions.
Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings:
1
cocktail
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
Serving
1cocktail
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% 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.