Holiday Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

A smooth, festive, ruby-red cocktail with a bright citrus kick, subtle sweetness, and a beautiful herbal finish

Yield: 1 Cocktail
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Special Equipment: Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ oz bourbon

• 3 oz cranberry juice (100% juice or cocktail)

• ½ oz fresh lemon juice

• Ice (for shaking)

• Rosemary sprig (garnish)

• Fresh cranberries (garnish)

Directions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and a handful of ice.

2. Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until chilled.

3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice or one large cube.

4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and drop in a few fresh cranberries.

Tips:

• Add a splash of ginger beer for bubbles.

• Rim the glass with sugar for a festive look.

• Lightly torch the rosemary for smoky aroma.