Autumn Cranberry Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
A festive fall take on the classic Old Fashioned, this cocktail blends tart cranberry, warm bourbon, and hints of orange and spice. Ideal for crisp evenings and cozy gatherings.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Cocktail shaker (optional)
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Peeler
- Large ice cube mold
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- ½ oz cranberry simple syrup or regular simple syrup
- ¼ oz unsweetened cranberry juice
- 2 –3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Fresh cranberries for muddling + garnish
- Splash of lemon juice optional
- ¼ oz maple syrup optional, for richer sweetness
- Large ice cube or ice cubes
- Orange zest for garnish
- Cinnamon stick optional, for garnish/stirring
Instructions
- Muddle a few fresh cranberries in the bottom of a rocks glass or cocktail shaker.
- Add bourbon, cranberry syrup, cranberry juice, bitters, and optional lemon juice or maple syrup.
- Fill with ice and stir for 20–30 seconds to chill and mix.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube (or use the glass you built it in).
- Garnish with orange zest, a few cranberries, and a cinnamon stick if desired.