Cranberry Citrus Bourbon Smash

This delightful Cranberry Citrus Bourbon Smash is a refreshing and festive twist on a classic cocktail. It combines the tartness of cranberry sauce with the zesty flavors of fresh lemon and orange juice, perfectly balanced with the warmth of bourbon. This cocktail is perfect for using up leftover cranberry sauce during the holidays or for enjoying year-round. The addition of fresh mint adds a touch of brightness to this flavorful libation.

Cranberry Citrus Bourbon Smash

A refreshing and festive twist on a classic cocktail, combining cranberry sauce, fresh lemon and orange juice, bourbon, and fresh mint.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons cranberry sauce
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • 3-4 mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cranberry sauce, fresh lemon juice, 1 lemon wedge, and mint leaves until well combined.
  2. Add bourbon and fresh squeezed orange juice to the shaker, then tightly fit the lid and shake to mix the ingredients.
  3. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  4. Add ice to the shaker, fit the lid tightly, and shake vigorously until the shaker is frosty.
  5. Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh sieve as you pour it into the rocks glass filled with ice.
  6. Garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh mint leaves. Enjoy!