Description
The Blood Orange Bourbon Smash is a refreshing cocktail that marries the tartness of cranberries with the warm notes of bourbon. With simple preparation and fresh ingredients like mint and orange juice, this drink is a perfect companion for any gathering, delivering a burst of flavor in every sip.
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, combine fresh cranberries and mint leaves. Muddle gently for about 30 seconds until the juices are released and mint is fragrant.
- Add bourbon, fresh orange juice, and simple syrup to the muddled mixture. Shake vigorously with ice for 15-20 seconds, or stir well in a glass.
- Fill a crystal-cut rocks glass with crushed ice. Strain the cocktail mixture over the crushed ice using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Garnish with a dried blood orange wheel, scattered fresh cranberries, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup to taste.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with additional orange juice or a favorite non-alcoholic spirit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg