Bourbon Cranberry Smash

Ingredients

• Cranberry syrup: 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water
• 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon
• 3/4 oz (20 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh orange juice
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus 1 for garnish
• 6–8 fresh cranberries, for muddling and garnish
• Crushed ice
• Orange twist, for garnish

About 220 kcal per cocktail

Instructions

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   1. Make the cranberry syrup

   In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 8–10 minutes, crushing the berries against the side of the pot until they burst and the syrup turns deep red. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids; let the syrup cool. (Makes enough for 4–5 drinks; keeps a week in the fridge.)

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   2. Muddle the rosemary and cranberries

   In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 1 sprig of rosemary with 3–4 fresh cranberries to release their oils and juice. Don't pulverize — a few presses is enough.

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   3. Shake with ice

   Add the bourbon, 1 oz of the cooled cranberry syrup, the lemon juice, and orange juice to the shaker. Fill with ice and shake hard for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.

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   4. Double-strain and serve

   Fine-strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice (double-straining removes the muddled bits for a clean look). Garnish with an orange twist, a few fresh cranberries, and a slap of rosemary between your palms to release its oils. Serve immediately.