Ladies, surprise your man with this Cranberry Bourbon Martini. The bold flavor of the homemade cranberry simple syrup, mixed with smooth bourbon, is a combination you must try!

Cramberry bourbon martini

a red cocktail in a coupe style glass garnished with sugared cranberries

Cranberry Bourbon Martini

My husband, Robby, is a bit of a bourbon connoisseur. I wanted to create a cocktail that I could enjoy as well. This martini has just enough flavor and sweetness to take the edge off the bourbon without overpowering it. If you’re looking for a seasonal drink, give this one a shot!

Ingredients in a Cranberry Bourbon Martini

Bourbon – this is what grounds the martini. Our favorites for this drink are Buffalo Trace or Blanton’s.
Cranberry Juice – 100% juice, not juice cocktail.
Cranberry Simple Syrup – a homemade simple syrup infused with fresh cranberries add more flavor and just a hint of sweetness.
Lemon Juice – fresh is always best! This helps balance all of the flavors

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Welcome to the Twelve Days of Drinkmas! 🍸 Day One, let’s make this delicious cocktail that will warm you right up. The seasonal flavor from the cranberries and richness of the bourbon makes for a festive drink to welcome the holidays! Of course, I’m using my @ElevatedCraft cocktail shaker. It’s my go to bar accessory. Recipe: 2 oz Bourbon of choice (I’m using Buffalo Trace) 2 oz Cranberry Juice (not cocktail!) 1 oz Cranberry Simple Syrup 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Add to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well and strain into a cocktail glass of choice. Garnish with sugared cranberries from the simple syrup. Cranberry Simple Syrup: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar Handful of cranberries Heat sugar and water and mix until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add cranberries, let them rest in the syrup for about 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a mason jar and save cranberries for garnishes. They’ll taste amazing! #cocktail #happyhour #holidaydrink #holidaycocktails #christmascocktails
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Why You’ll Love this Cranberry Bourbon Martini

This martini is a perfect cocktail for a fall evening. If you’re looking for a drink to accompany Thanksgiving or around the fire, you will enjoy this one.

Instructions

At least 20 minutes before serving, make your simple syrup.

Add all ingredients to a shaker cup with ice. My favorites are from Elevated Craft.

Shake well and pour into the glass.

Garnish with sugared cranberries from the simple syrup and enjoy!

Helpful Tips

Can I batch this martini? Yes! Determine how many martinis you want to drink, then multiply each ingredient accordingly. Be sure to shake well over ice before serving.

Can I add more flavor to the simple syrup? Yes! I’ve even made a rosemary-cranberry simple syrup by adding a few sprigs of rosemary. Get creative!

Cranberry Bourbon Martini

The bold flavor of the homemade cranberry simple syrup, mixed with smooth bourbon, is a combination you must try!

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Cranberry Simple Syrup

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, washed

Martini

2 oz Bourbon
2 oz Cranberry Juice
1 oz Cranberry Simple Syrup
1 oz Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Method

In a small saucepot, heat the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the cranberries. Let simmer for at least 20 minutes.
Add bourbon, cranberry juice, cranberry simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
Roll cranberries from the simple syrup mixture in sugar for garnishing.
Pour martini into glass and garnish with 3 sugared cranberries on a cocktail pick.