Spiced Cranberry Bourbon Smash
A warming bourbon cocktail with tart cranberry and a hint of warming spice perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice (unsweetened) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- 1/2 oz maple syrup
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 4 pieces fresh cranberries (for garnish)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz cranberry juice, 1/2 oz maple syrup, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Double strain into a rocks glass filled with large clear ice cubes to avoid dilution.
- Step 4: Garnish by skewering 4 fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim of the glass.
