The Blizzard (Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail)
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4.5
The Blizzard (Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail)
Description
The Blizzard cocktail is prepared by shaking bourbon with unsweetened cranberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup over ice to chill and meld the flavors. The chilled mixture is strained over spherical ice or whiskey stones to maintain coldness without dilution. Garnishes of lemon slices and cranberries add visual appeal and subtle aromatic notes as you sip.
The tartness from the unsweetened cranberry juice contrasts the warmth of bourbon, while the lemon juice adds bright acidity, and simple syrup rounds the flavors with sweetness. This balance creates a well-rounded cocktail suitable for bourbon drinkers who enjoy fruity twists.
Choosing unsweetened cranberry juice is important to preserve the cocktail's intended tartness and avoid excessive sweetness. This drink is best served immediately to benefit from its fresh, cold presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ oz. bourbon
- 1 ½ oz. cranberry juice unsweetened
- ½ oz. lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- lemon for garnish, slices|
- cranberries for garnish, slices|
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour the bourbon, cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker.
- Place the lid onto the cocktail shaker, and shake vigorously.
- Place spherical ice or whiskey stones in an old fashioned glass.
- Pour the drink over the ice cube/whiskey stones.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon or a couple of cranberries, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use unsweetened cranberry juice to achieve the intended tartness; avoid sweetened cranberry juice cocktails.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously to blend and chill the ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve immediately over spherical ice or whiskey stones to maintain the drink's temperature without quick dilution.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 drink | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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