How we win at holiday cocktail parties? We choose one or two signature drinks instead of trying to be all things to all the people like this Pear Bourbon Cocktail.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This spiced, slightly sweet, and boozy cocktail is like the holidays in a glass! Cheers to the holidays with this Spiced Cranberry Pear Bourbon Cocktail recipe.
Recipe Ingredients
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- Fresh of frozen cranberries
- Sugar
- Rye Whiskey
- Spiced Pear Liqueur
- Bitters
- Ice Cubes
- Mandarin Oranges
How To Make This Cocktail
Here’s how to make this drink:
- Make A Cranberry Simple Syrup: Combine thee cranberries, sugar, and water and simmer briefly then strain. (This can be cooled and stored in a refrigerated container for up to 1 month.)
- Shake The Drink: Add the rye whiskey, pear liqueur, cranberry syrup, bitters, and ice to a shaker and shake.
- Strain And Serve: Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass with ice, add a mandarin wedge, and serve.
Similar Cocktails To Try
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- Basil Citrus Berry Smash Cocktail Recipe
- Pineapple Mint Julep Margarita Cocktail Recipe
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Spiced Cranberry Pear Bourbon Cocktail Recipe
How we win at holiday cocktail parties? We choose one or two signature drinks instead of trying to be all things to all the people. This spiced, slightly sweet, and boozy cocktail is like the holidays in a glass! Cheers to the holidays with this Spiced Cranberry Pear Bourbon Cocktail recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
For The Cranberry Simple Syrup:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For The Bourbon Cocktail:
- 1 1/2 ounces rye or whiskey
- 1 1/2 ounces Spiced Pear Liqueur
- 1 ounce cranberry simple syrup
- Dash Peychaud's bitters
- Ice cubes
- Wedges mandarin oranges for garnish
Instructions
- Make The Cranberry Simple Syrup: Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cranberries are tender but haven't burst, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool, then strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Make The Bourbon Cocktail: Combine the rye whiskey, pear liqueur, cranberry syrup, and a dash of bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add ice to fill the shaker two thirds of the way, close, and shake until the shaker is frosted. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice, top with a wedge of mandarin, and serve.
PERSONAL NOTES
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 31mgSugar: 34gCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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