Cranberry Bourbon Sour Cocktail
A tart and warming bourbon cocktail with fresh cranberry juice, lemon, and a dash of orange bitters—perfect for any season.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz 100% cranberry juice or cranberry syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or maple syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- ice cubes
- fresh cranberries or rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with cranberries or rosemary sprig.
Notes
Use 100% cranberry juice for brightness. Garnish options like rosemary or orange zest add seasonal flair. Adjust sweetness with syrup of choice.