Cranberry Bourbon

Name: Cranberry Bourbon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups bourbon; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 4 orange zest strips (3 inches); ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY MANHATTAN (for each serving):; Ice cubes; 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth; Dash bitters; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY OLD-FASHIONED (for each serving):; 1 orange slice; 4 dried cranberries; 2 dashes bitters; Ice cubes; 3 ounces lemon-lime soda; 1 teaspoon orange juice

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + steeping YIELD: 20 servings.

The subtle tang of cranberry and the warm winter spices make this bourbon just right for holiday toasts—neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. —James Schend, Dairy Freed

Ingredients

3 cups bourbon
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 orange zest strips (3 inches)
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY MANHATTAN (for each serving):
Ice cubes
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
Dash bitters
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR CRANBERRY OLD-FASHIONED (for each serving):
1 orange slice
4 dried cranberries
2 dashes bitters
Ice cubes
3 ounces lemon-lime soda
1 teaspoon orange juice

Directions

1. In an airtight glass container, combine bourbon, cranberries, cinnamon stick and orange zest. Store in a cool, dry place 2-4 weeks. Strain, discarding cranberries, cinnamon and orange zest. Return bourbon to glass container. Store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce bourbon: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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