Jill’s Cranberry Bourbon Sour

My “Old Pal” Jill Throws A Mean Party and Always Has A “Theme Cocktail.” This One Is Easy And Has Layers Of Flavors That Come Through As You Sip. I Love “Nibbling” On The Sugared Rim As I Drink. Enjoy!!!

4 Drinks

6 T. Cranberry Syrup (See Below)

6 Oz. Bourbon

4 Oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (Use the Orange That You Zested For Syrup)

1 Cup Cranberry Juice

4 Dashes Orange Bitters such as Angostura

Garnish (See Below)

 Shake Together All Ingredients With Ice Until Frosty Cold. Garnish 4 Glasses; Add A Large Round Ice Cube.

Cranberry Syrup

1 C. Water

1 C. Pure Maple Syrup

8 Oz. Fresh Cranberries

Zest From 1 Medium Orange

Bring All To A Boil Until Cranberries Burst. Remove From Heat And Allow To Sit Overnight. Strain into A Jar and Refrigerate.

Garnishes

Thin Rounds of Orange Slices

Sugared Rosemary Sprigs: Rinse Sprigs Then Dip Onto A Small Plate Of Granulated Sugar. Allow To Dry Overnight. Keep the Sugar For The Rimmed Glasses: Put A Small Amount Of The Cranberry Syrup Onto A Saucer, Dip Glasses Into It And Then Into The Granulated Sugar.

Notes: The Strained Cranberries Make Are Wonderful As A Garnish For Pork Or Turkey Or On A Meat And Cheese Platter.

This Is A Great Make-Ahead Party Drink, Mix Ahead And Add Ice As Guests Arrive.

Glasses Can Be Easily Rimmed the Night Before.