Name: Cranberry Old Fashioned
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey; 2 tablespoons cranberry orange; 0.5 oz orange juice; Dash Angostura bitters; ice; fresh cranberries and orange peel

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Cranberry Old Fashioned

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Instructions

Add bourbon, cranberry sauce, orange juice, and bitters to a cocktail shaker.

Top with ice and use a spoon to stir for 20 to 30 seconds, until cranberry sauce is evenly distributed.

Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass and strain the drink over the ice.

Garnish with an orange peel and a skewer of fresh cranberries.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Make Fresh Cranberry Sauce Base 🍓
Simmer fresh cranberries with a touch of sugar and orange zest 10-15 minutes ahead of time for deeper flavor integration; homemade sauce provides superior texture and brightness compared to store-bought alternatives.
Chill Your Glassware 🧊
Pre-chill your rocks glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before building the cocktail to maintain proper temperature and prevent rapid dilution of your spirit-forward drink.
Muddle with Precision 🔨
Gently press the cranberry sauce and orange peel together using the back of a bar spoon rather than aggressive muddling to release oils and flavors without crushing the fruit into bitter pulp.
Large Format Ice Cubes 🧊
Use one large ice cube or several jumbo cubes instead of standard ice to slow dilution and maintain cocktail temperature longer while creating an elegant presentation.
Balance Your Bitters Ratio ⚖️
Use 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters to complement the cranberry sweetness without overpowering; taste-adjust based on your specific cranberry sauce's sugar content for optimal balance with the bourbon or rye.