Spiced Cranberry Sour with Cinnamon
A tangy and warmly spiced cocktail featuring tart cranberry balanced with a cinnamon-infused bourbon base. This cocktails-inspired cocktails & drinks ready in about 10 minutes brings together bourbon, fresh lime juice, cranberry syrup 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 180 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 syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 egg white (optional)
- as needed ice cubes
- 3 for garnish fresh cranberries
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz cranberry syrup.
- Step 2: Add 1 egg white if using for a silky texture.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to combine and chill.
- Step 4: Add 1 cinnamon stick and shake again gently for 5 seconds to infuse aroma.
- Step 5: Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 6: Garnish by skewering 3 fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick and resting it across the glass rim.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Cranberry Sour with Cinnamon take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Spiced Cranberry Sour with Cinnamon?
Refrigerate any leftover spiced cranberry sour with cinnamon in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Cranberry Sour with Cinnamon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Cranberry Sour with Cinnamon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Cranberry Sour with Cinnamon?
Cocktails cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
