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The Cranberry-Maple Bourbon Sparkler

The Cranberry-Maple Bourbon Sparkler is a bright, ruby-red cocktail for Thanksgiving. Tart cranberry and fresh lemon balance the sweetness of pure maple syrup, while bourbon adds warmth and chilled ginger beer brings a peppery fizz. Serve it over ice with a rosemary sprig and an orange twist. It takes five minutes to make, and you can mix the base ahead of time and add the ginger beer as guests arrive.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Ounces Bourbon
  • 1 Ounce Cranberry Juice Unsweetened.
  • 1/2 Ounce Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Ounce Maple Syrup Pure.
  • 2 Ounces Ginger Beer Chilled.
  • 1 rosemary sprig and an orange twist, for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker

Method
 

  1. Add the bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake for about 10 seconds.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
  3. Twist the orange peel over the glass to release its oils. Add the peel and rosemary sprig.