Description
Enjoy the delightful Blood Orange Bourbon Smash—a cocktail bursting with flavor, featuring fresh cranberries and mint. This simple recipe offers a refreshing drink option that’s perfect for gatherings or as a tasty treat any day. Experience its vibrant look and irresistible taste with minimal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- crushed ice
- dried blood orange wheel for garnish
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, combine fresh cranberries and mint leaves. Muddle gently for about 30 seconds until cranberries release juices and mint is fragrant, being careful not to over-muddle.
- Add bourbon, fresh orange juice, and simple syrup to the muddled mixture. If using a shaker, add ice and shake for 15-20 seconds; if mixing in a glass, stir well.
- Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice, packing gently. Strain the cocktail over the ice using a fine-mesh strainer to catch solids, creating a beautiful amber drink.
- Garnish with a dried blood orange wheel, fresh cranberries on top of the ice, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For sweeter cocktails, adjust the simple syrup according to taste.
This drink can be made in larger batches by scaling up ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg