Name: Bourbon Cranberry Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients: For the Cocktail; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 small orange wedge for rimming; 1½ ounces bourbon; ½ ounce orange liqueur; ½ ounce fresh cranberry juice; ¼ ounce fresh lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon maple syrup; 2 to 3 dashes rosemary bitters or Angostura bitters; 2 to 3 ounces champagne or dry sparkling white wine; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 small orange wedge for rimming; 1½ ounces bourbon; ½ ounce orange liqueur; ½ ounce fresh cranberry juice; ¼ ounce fresh lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon maple syrup; 2 to 3 dashes rosemary bitters or Angostura bitters; 2 to 3 ounces champagne or dry sparkling white wine; 1 small flat saucer or plate for sugar rimming; 1 cocktail shaker

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Bourbon Cranberry Cocktail

Author: Mary DiSomma

Anyone who knows me knows that I love bourbon. It’s my go-to base for a holiday cocktail when I’m in charge of hosting friends and family. This sparkling bourbon and cranberry juice cocktail blends some of my favorite holiday flavors: orange liqueur, cranberry, lemon, and a touch of maple. The result is a festive and delicious winter cocktail perfect for every celebration.

If you like champagne cocktails, you’ll love this recipe! This festive drink gets a bubbly lift when you add a splash of champagne or dry sparkling wine. If you can find rosemary bitters, I highly suggest using them here. If not, don’t be discouraged—Angostura bitters work beautifully, too.

Ingredient Tips

Besides cranberry and lemon, I recommend apple cider, orange juice, or even pomegranate for seasonal twists. Bourbon has a very distinct flavor profile, so it doesn’t taste good with everything. One thing all of these suggestions have in common is that they have a bit of tartness or acidity that balances out the deep, rich taste of the bourbon.

There’s really no specific, unanimous name for a drink that includes these two ingredients. You might hear the duo called a “bourbon cranberry cocktail,” and when you add bubbles, it becomes a “sparkler” or a “spritz.”

It’s a cocktail topped with something bubbly—like champagne or prosecco—to make it extra festive. You might also hear drinks like this referred to as spritzes!

Preparation + Preservation Tips

You can batch a bunch of these ahead of your party. Just mix everything except the champagne and ice, and chill until you’re ready to shake and serve. Bonus points for rimming and freezing your glasses in advance!

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