Description
This Blood Orange Bourbon Smash offers an irresistible burst of flavor with simple prep! Made with fresh cranberries, bourbon, and mint, this drink is 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 until the cranberries release juices and the mint is fragrant.
- Add 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.
- Fill a crystal-cut rocks glass or old-fashioned glass with crushed ice. Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Garnish with a dried blood orange wheel, fresh cranberries, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
Do not over-muddle mint to avoid bitterness.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg