Cranberry Maple Whiskey Sour Cocktail
This cozy twist on the whiskey sour blends tart cranberry, rich maple syrup, and smooth whiskey for a drink that's festive, balanced, and easy to make at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Strainer
- Citrus juicer
- Rocks glass or coupe glass
- Bar spoon
- Small knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey bourbon, rye, or Irish
- 1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice or cranberry cocktail
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz pure maple syrup
- 0.5 oz orange juice optional, for a cranberry orange twist
- 1 egg white optional, for foam
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- fresh cranberries or lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add whiskey, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Add orange juice or egg white if using.
- Shake firmly for about 15 seconds to chill and blend. If using egg white, shake once without ice (dry shake), then again with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries or a lemon wedge.
Notes
Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart kick or cranberry cocktail for a softer flavor. Adjust maple syrup to taste depending on juice sweetness. Egg white creates a foamy top, but the cocktail is delicious without it too.