Festive Cranberry Bourbon Fizz

This festive Cranberry Bourbon Smash is a delightful holiday cocktail that combines the rich flavors of bourbon with a luscious homemade cranberry puree. Infused with a hint of rosemary and orange, this refreshing drink is topped with sparkling water for a bubbly finish. The vibrant colors and flavors of this cocktail make it a perfect addition to any holiday gathering.

Festive Cranberry Bourbon Fizz

A delightful holiday cocktail featuring bourbon, homemade cranberry puree, and a hint of rosemary and orange, topped 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 substitute simple syrup)
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Sparkling water to top
  • Ice
  • Garnish: sugar rolled rosemary sprig and cranberries

Instructions

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