Celebrate the holidays in true style with this cocktail combining the flavors and scents of the season - cranberry, maple syrup, and of course, bourbon. Enjoy this sweet and crisp cocktail that is perfect for your upcoming get-togethers.
(makes 4 servings)
1 cup frozen cranberries
½ cup sugar (or your favorite sugar-free sweetener)
½ cup water
5 lemon wedges
5 fresh mint leaves
8 oz bourbon
4 tsp maple extract
Crushed ice
Lemon peel, mint, and cranberries for garnish
Combine cranberries, sugar/sweetener, water, 1 lemon wedge, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until cranberries burst. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard solids.
Muddle 4 lemon wedges in a glass measuring cup. Stir in bourbon and maple extract.
Fill each of 4 (6 oz) cocktail glasses half-way with ice. Divide bourbon mixture between glasses. Top each drink with 1 oz of the cranberry syrup made earlier. Garnish with lemon peel, fresh sprig of mint, and speared sugared cranberries, if desired.
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