Spiced Orange Cranberry Smash

How to make the classic Whisky Sour even more festive? Shake it up with spiced syrup! The Spiced Cranberry Whiskey Sour Cocktail is a delightful twist on the traditional whiskey sour, featuring a homemade spiced cranberry simple syrup that adds a burst of seasonal flavor. This cocktail is perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy nights in by the fire.

Spiced Orange Cranberry Smash

A festive twist on the classic Whisky Sour, the Spiced Cranberry Whiskey Sour Cocktail features a homemade spiced cranberry simple syrup, adding seasonal cheer to this traditional cocktail.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz good-quality bourbon (whiskey)
  • 1 oz Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup
  • 3/4 oz egg white (beaten until smooth)
  • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • Ice
  • Dried Orange Slice (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup by combining cranberries, water, and maple syrup in a saucepan and simmering until the cranberries collapse.
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and let it cool.
  3. Chill a coupe glass with ice and water.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup, egg white, and lemon juice with ice.
  5. Shake vigorously for approximately 15 seconds.
  6. Empty the ice and water from the coupe glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.
  7. Top with angostura bitters and orange bitters, then garnish with a dehydrated orange slice.