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Holiday Cocktail

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๐Ÿธ Enjoy a festive twist on the classic Old Fashioned with the rich flavors of cranberry and charred orange.
๐ŸŽ‰ Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cocktail impresses with a balanced sweet and tart taste that delights every guest.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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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.

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Notes

๐Ÿน Use a moderately priced bourbon as it mixes well and balances flavor and budget.
๐Ÿฏ Prepare cranberry honey syrup 1-2 days in advance and store refrigerated for convenience.
๐ŸŠ Charred orange slices not only add flavor but also enhance the drink’s festive presentation.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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