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A festive cranberry and orange cocktail, perfect for Thanksgiving Drinks, garnished with orange peel and cinnamon stick.

Cranberry Bourbon Smash

A quick and festive Thanksgiving drink that can be prepared ahead of time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Shaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 ounce Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ounce 100% Cranberry juice
  • 1/2 ounce Simple syrup
For Garnish
  • 1-2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 1 Orange peel

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Serving glass

Method
 

  1. Fill a serving glass with crushed ice and 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks.
  2. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Shake for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the mixture over the crushed ice and cinnamon sticks in the prepared glass.
  5. Garnish with an orange peel. You can also add sugared cranberries if desired.

Notes

This recipe is designed for quick preparation, making it ideal for busy weeknights. The components can be measured out in advance and combined just before serving.

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