Ingredients
4 ounces good quality bourbon
1/2 cup cranberry-infused honey
2 ounces 100% cranberry juice
1/4 cup fresh or frozen whole cranberries
2 orange slices
Orange bitters (amount to taste, typically a dash or two)
32 ounces good quality bourbon
2 cups cranberry-infused honey (or regular honey)
1 cup 100% cranberry juice
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries for syrup
1 to 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish, optional
4 oranges for slices
Sugar for coating orange slices
Orange bitters (approximately 16 to 32 dashes)
Ice sufficient for chilling and serving
Instructions
1-Combine 1/2 cup cranberry-infused honey, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until the cranberries start to pop, then remove from heat, mash them with a fork, let cool, and strain out the solids to make the syrup.
2-Coat 2 orange slices with sugar on both sides and cook them in a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside to cool.
3-Pour 4 ounces bourbon into an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
4-Add 2 ounces cranberry juice and 2 ounces of the honey cranberry syrup to the shaker, then shake vigorously to mix everything well.
5-Pour the mixture evenly into two ice-filled lowball glasses, add a dash or two of orange bitters, and top with the charred orange slices and fresh cranberries for garnish.
6-Combine 2 cups cranberry-infused honey, 2 cups water, and 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries in a medium saucepan. Heat until the cranberries pop, mash them, cool, and strain the solids.
7-Slice 4 oranges into about 16 rounds, coat with sugar, and cook in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized, then cool.
8-In a large pitcher, mix 32 ounces bourbon, 1 cup cranberry juice, and 2 cups honey cranberry syrup, stir well, and add ice to chill.
9-Serve by pouring about 4 ounces into ice-filled glasses, add 1 or 2 dashes of orange bitters per glass, and garnish with charred orange slices and fresh cranberries.
10-For a lighter version, stir in club soda or sparkling water just before serving to make it fizzy and refreshing.
Last Step:
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๐น Use a moderately priced bourbon as it mixes well and balances flavor and budget.
๐ฏ Prepare cranberry honey syrup 1-2 days in advance and store refrigerated for convenience.
๐ Charred orange slices not only add flavor but also enhance the drink’s festive presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Alcoholic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8-10 oz)
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
