Festive Cranberry Citrus Sour

This Festive Cranberry Citrus Sour is a delightful holiday twist on the classic whiskey sour. It combines the tartness of cranberry and the brightness of orange with the warmth of whiskey, creating a perfect winter cocktail. The spiced cranberry orange simple syrup adds a hint of sweetness, making this cocktail a festive favorite for the holidays.

Festive Cranberry Citrus Sour

A delightful holiday twist on the classic whiskey sour with cranberry, orange, and a hint of warmth from whiskey.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
  • 0.50 - 0.75 oz Spiced Cranberry Orange Simple Syrup
  • 0.50 oz Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 0.50 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1 Egg White
  • 3 dashes Orange Cocktail Bitters
  • 1 recipe Cranberry Simple Syrup
  • Zest of 1 Orange
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cranberry simple syrup by following the recipe instructions, including the orange zest and cinnamon stick.
  2. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine whiskey, simple syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, egg white, and bitters without adding ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add ice to the cocktail shaker, then shake for another 30 seconds.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a glass.
  6. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.