Cranberry Shrub Cocktail
This Cranberry Shrub Cocktail is a must-try for your next holiday party. It not only tastes great, but it’s easy to make and has an impressive presentation.
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 1381kcal
Ingredients
Shrub:
- 1 ½ cup frozen cranberries
- ½ cup water
- 100 grams granulated sugar about ½ cup
- 1 tablespoon all-spice berries
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar high quality
Cranberry Shrub Cocktail:
- 3- ounce bourbon
- 1 ounce cranberry shrub
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 1-2 dashes Angostrua bitters
Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary
- Orange peel or slice
Instructions
- Make your cranberry shrub by adding cranberries, water, sugar and all-spice berries into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce to keep a low simmer for about 8-10 minutes. Lightly squish some of the cranberries as it cooks down.
- Strain once or twice into a measuring cup or airtight container then pour in apple cider vinegar. Store in the fridge or chill enough to make a cocktail without melting ice.
- Make your cranberry cocktail by adding ice to a cocktail shaker and pour in bourbon, cranberry shrub, maple syrup and a dash of orange bitters.
- Shake until chilled and strain into a coup glass or a lowball glass with ice.
Notes
- Add an extra splash of bourbon or dark rum to make your cocktail stronger.
- Chill all of the ingredients and supplies to keep your beverage cold longer.
- Prepare a pitcher to serve to a crowd instead of a single serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 1381kcal | Carbohydrates: 298g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 258g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 169mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg