Cranberry Maple Bourbon Cocktail

The right balance of sweet and tart, with the warmth of bourbon and subtle orange tones.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 ounces cranberry juice (not cocktail)

• 1 ounce maple syrup

• 2 ounces J.W. Kelly Single Barrel Bourbon

• 1/2 to 3/4 ounce Grand Marnier

• Orange slices for garnish

• Sugared Cranberries Skewered for garnish (optional)

  • For the sugared cranberries:

    • 2 Cups sugar, divided

    • 12 oz fresh cranberries

PREPARATION (Cocktail):

1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then add the cranberry juice, maple syrup, bourbon and Grand Marnier.

2. Shake vigorously. Strain into a double old fashioned glass, over ice.

3. Garnish with an orange slice and a skewer of sugared cranberries (optional)

PREPARATION (For the Cranberries):

Note: this is optional since it is garnish.

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine ½ cup of water and ½ cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cranberries until well coated. Let them sit in the syrup for 30 minutes.

2. With a slotted spoon transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and let them dry for at least 1 hour.

3. Roll the cranberries in the remaining 1 ½ cup of sugar until well coated. Let them dry for about an hour.

Adapted from: https://www.lemonblossoms.com/blog/cranberry-maple-bourbon-cocktail/