Description
Enjoy the festive flavor of the Blood Orange Bourbon Smash. This easy cocktail combines bourbon with fresh cranberries and mint, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- crushed ice
- dried blood orange wheel for garnish
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, combine the fresh cranberries and mint leaves. Muddle gently for about 30 seconds to release juices and fragrance without overdoing it on the mint.
- Add the bourbon, fresh orange juice, and simple syrup to the mixture. If using a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake for 15-20 seconds; if in a glass, stir well to combine.
- Fill a crystal-cut rocks glass with crushed ice. Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice, allowing the liquid to flow through while catching the muddled pieces.
- Garnish with a dried blood orange wheel, fresh cranberries, and a mint sprig for an aromatic touch. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
For a sweeter drink, adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste.
Experiment with different garnishes like citrus slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg