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Cranberry Old Fashioned

Cranberry Old Fashioned

Cranberry sauce replaces the sugar cube or simple syrup in a traditional Old Fashioned to make this festive spirit-forward cocktail to brighten up the holidays. Using a spoonful of cranberry sauce adds the sweetness that balances with the bourbon or rye whiskey and Angostura bitters.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 243 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces - bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1–2 tablespoons - cranberry orange
  • ½ oz - orange juice
  • 2 Dash - Angostura bitters
  • ice
  • fresh cranberries and orange peel

Instructions

  1. Add bourbon, cranberry sauce, orange juice, and bitters to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Top with ice and use a spoon to stir for 20 to 30 seconds, until cranberry sauce is evenly distributed.
  3. Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass and strain the drink over the ice.
  4. Garnish with an orange peel and a skewer of fresh cranberries.

Nutrition

Energy: 243 kcal | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 27 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugars: 16 g | Proteins: 1 g | Sodium: 5 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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