Festive Cranberry Bubblin' Bourbon

This festive Cranberry Bourbon Smash is the perfect cocktail to celebrate the holiday season. The silky and vibrant homemade cranberry puree, infused with rosemary and orange syrup, brings a delightful burst of flavor to this bubbly drink. Combined with bourbon and a splash of lemon juice, it's a refreshing and festive choice for any holiday gathering.

Festive Cranberry Bubblin' Bourbon

A refreshing and festive cocktail made with a homemade cranberry puree, bourbon, and a hint of rosemary and orange, topped with sparkling water for a delightful effervescence.

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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

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook the sugar, cranberries, water, and vanilla until caramelized.
  2. Whisk in the cream 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 orange 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 sugared rosemary and cranberries.