Cranberry Delight Bourbon Smash

This delightful Cranberry Bourbon Smash is a perfect addition to your holiday festivities. The smooth homemade cranberry puree, infused with rosemary and orange syrup, is shaken with bourbon and lemon juice over ice, then topped with bubbly sparkling water for a refreshing and festive cocktail.

Cranberry Delight Bourbon Smash

A festive and refreshing cocktail made with a silky homemade cranberry puree, bourbon, 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 simple syrup)
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Sparkling water to top
  • Ice
  • Garnish: sugar rolled rosemary sprig and cranberries
  • Cranberry Puree:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 TBS water
  • 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Orange zest

Instructions

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