White Christmas Bourbon Smash Cocktail
A festive bourbon smash brightened with lemon, mint, and tart cranberries, finished with a fizzy topper—simple, refreshing, and holiday-ready.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Fine strainer
- Mixing or rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 6-8 berries fresh cranberries
- 4-5 leaves fresh mint
- 1 sprig rosemary garnish
- 2 oz club soda or lime seltzer or ginger beer to top
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Muddle cranberries, mint leaves, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker to release juices and oils.
- Add bourbon and fresh lemon juice, then fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake for about 10 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda, lime seltzer, or ginger beer.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a few cranberries.
Notes
Adjust simple syrup to taste. Use club soda for a lighter sip or ginger beer for a spiced twist. Chilling the glass briefly helps keep the drink crisp.