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Cranberry Cider Smash - A mix of bourbon and apple cider with a splash of cranberry juice, this festive drink is perfect for the holidays! | @tasteLUVnourish

Cranberry Cider Smash

December 19, 2013 By Caroline 6 Comments

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Bourbon has always been a liquor that I’ve used in cooking. I love the smokey and subtle sweetness it lends. So, when I had a cocktail in mind using cider and cranberry, I knew I had to incorporate bourbon. I couldn’t think of any other flavor that would give the drink that warm yet refreshing taste I was looking for. I did some research on this one. Mixology does not come naturally to me. I can whip up flavors, but I have no idea what drinks are already out there. I found that there is a drink that combines bourbon and cider with a splash of lemon juice. It’s called a Cider Smash. I replaced the lemon juice with cranberry and garnish with thin slices of apple.

Here’s a little fun fact about bourbon…did you know that the interiors of the white oak barrels in which bourbon is aged, are torched and charred before the liquor is added? That char lends to the deep color and the smokey flavor of the final product. Isn’t that neat?

Cranberry Cider Smash

2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce cranberry juice
4 ounces apple cider
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey (or more…to taste)
crushed ice
1 fresh apple, sliced thinly

Special equipment: Cocktail Shaker

Combine the bourbon, cranberry juice, apple cider and maple syrup in the shaker with just a bit of ice. Give it a nice shake then pour into a glass with some additional ice and a few slices of apple.

Cheers!

Makes one drink.

Cranberry Cider Smash - A mix of bourbon and apple cider with a splash of cranberry juice, this festive drink is perfect for the holidays!

Filed Under: Drinks, Holiday Tagged With: alcohol, apple, apple cider, bourbon, cider smash, cocktail, cranberry, crushed ice, holiday, holiday cocktail, liquor, recipe, seasonal

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  1. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen

    January 2, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    What a delicious sounding drink and so beautifully presented!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      January 3, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Thank you so much Sylvie! I’m so flattered you like it!

      Reply
  2. Lily @ Life, Love, and Cupcakes

    December 21, 2013 at 8:58 am

    It’s like you’re reading my mind….first with the corn chowder and now this! I was just thinking about how I need a cranberry drink recipe for christmas! I might have to test this one out today ;)

    Reply
    • Caroline

      December 26, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Lily, you are so funny! I hope you love this drink! Cheers!

      Reply
  3. Maria | Pink Patisserie

    December 20, 2013 at 10:44 am

    What a lush, gorgeous drink and stunning photos! I can practically taste it!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      December 26, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Awww…thank you so much Maria! I’m so flattered!

      Reply

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