Cranberry Citrus Bourbon Smash

Cranberry Citrus Bourbon Smash is a delightful and refreshing cocktail with a delightful blend of cranberry, citrus, and bourbon. Perfect for using up leftover cranberry sauce during the holidays or as a year-round treat. This cocktail offers a flavorful twist on a classic favorite, combining the tartness of cranberry, the brightness of lemon and orange, the warmth of bourbon, and the refreshing essence of mint.

Cranberry Citrus Bourbon Smash

A delightful and refreshing cocktail featuring a delightful blend of cranberry, citrus, and bourbon with a hint of mint.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons cranberry sauce
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • 3-4 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cranberry sauce, lemon juice, 1 lemon wedge, and mint leaves until they are well combined.
  2. Add bourbon and orange juice to the shaker, close the lid tightly, and shake to mix the ingredients.
  3. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice, close the lid tightly, and shake vigorously until the shaker becomes frosty.
  5. Strain the cocktail using a strainer and fine mesh sieve as you pour it into the rocks glass.
  6. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of fresh mint. Enjoy!