Festive Bourbon Cranberry Smash

This Festive Bourbon Cranberry Smash is a delightful holiday cocktail made with a smooth, vibrant homemade cranberry puree, fresh cranberries, and infused with a rosemary and orange syrup. The rich bourbon flavor is complemented by the tartness of cranberries and a hint of citrus, finished off with a splash of sparkling water for a truly festive experience.

Festive Bourbon Cranberry Smash

A delightful holiday cocktail with a homemade cranberry puree, bourbon, and a hint of citrus, finished off with sparkling water.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 2 oz cranberry puree
  • 0.25 oz rosemary syrup (or simple syrup)
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Sparkling water (to top)
  • Ice
  • Garnish: sugared rosemary sprig and cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook sugar, cranberries, water, and vanilla until the cranberries soften and the mixture begins to caramelize.
  2. Add the cream and orange zest, cook until the mixture thickens, then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Let it cool.
  3. In a shaker tin, muddle 3 cranberries with the cranberry puree and lemon juice.
  4. Add the bourbon, rosemary syrup, and bitters to the shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  7. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a sugared rosemary sprig and cranberries.