Cranberry Orange Ginger Beer Cocktail
Cranberry Orange Ginger Beer Cocktail that's flavorful, perfectly sweet (but not overly sweet), and has just the right amount of ginger beer kick! The tart cranberry and acidic orange juice are balanced by sweet, warm bourbon, the depth of bitters, and fizzy ginger beer. Make this easy cocktail for a drink that's full of festive holiday cheer!
Equipment
Ingredients
Cranberry Syrup (makes enough for 4 drinks)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup cranberries
Cocktail Method (makes 1 cocktail)
- 2 ounces Cranberry Syrup
- 1/2 large orange cut into quarters
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 2-4 dashes Angostura bitters
- ice
- 2 ounces chilled ginger beer
Punch Method (makes 4 cocktails)
- 8 ounces Cranberry Syrup
- 2 large oranges cut into quarters
- 8 ounces bourbon
- 8-12 dashes Angostura bitters
- ice
- 8 ounces chilled ginger beer
Instructions
Make the Cranberry Syrup
- Whisk the granulated sugar, water, and fresh cranberries together in a medium pot over medium heat until the cranberries begin to soften and pop.
- Remove from heat, lightly mash the cranberries, and set aside.
Cocktail Method
- Muddle the cooled cranberry syrup and orange quarters together in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice, then add in the bourbon and bitters.
- Shake vigorously.
- Fill a glass with ice and use a spoon to semi-strain the drink as you pour.
- Add ginger beer to the glass, garnish, and enjoy!
Punch Method
- Muddle the cooled cranberry syrup and orange quarters in a large mixing glass.
- Pour the mixture into a punch bowl or pitcher, straining out to the desired consistency (or leave it all in - your choice).
- Stir in the bourbon and bitters, then chill in the refrigerator.
- When to ready to serve, add in the ice and ginger beer.
- Garnish the punch as a whole or individual glasses, enjoy!
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