Bourbon Cranberry Old Fashioned
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon cocktails, Christmas, christmas bourbon cocktails, cranberries, cranberry-infused bourbon, Orange, orange bitters, orange bitters cocktails, Simple Syrup
Servings: 1
- 2 ounces cranberry-infused bourbon
- 2 drops orange bitters
- ½ ounce simple syrup adjust to taste
- Orange zest
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Orange wedge for garnish
Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
Add the cranberry-infused bourbon, a few fresh cranberries, orange zest, and orange bitters.
Stir the mixture to combine the flavors, then taste the cocktail.
If desired, add simple syrup a little at a time, stirring between additions, until the cocktail reaches your preferred sweetness.
Garnish with additional cranberries and an orange wedge for a festive finish.
Pro Tips
- To make cranberry-infused bourbon, soak cranberries in bourbon for at least 24 hours. This adds a subtle tartness and deepens the flavor.
- Express the orange zest over the glass before adding it to release its oils, giving the cocktail a brighter citrus aroma.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to suit your taste, depending on the tartness of the cranberries.