This light, fresh, and festive Cranberry Orange Cocktail would be a lovely addition to the holiday season!
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Hello everyone – cheers to Friday!
And this luscious cocktail is perfect way to celebrate Friday (And the upcoming holiday season!)
It’s been the year of boozy drinks here on Havoc In The Kitchen. 14 cocktails so far this year. Plus this Homemade Pumpkin Cream Liqueur. And if you think I am going to stop, please think again. Besides this cocktail, I have already prepared for your another 4 festive ideas. So without further ado, let’s enjoy this Cranberry Orange Cocktail.
Cranberry Orange Cocktail
The cocktail is so simple yet elegant and delicious. It features whiskey, orange liquor, and cranberry juice. You can use other hard spirits such as vodka, rum, or gin. Also, you can add a few drops of orange bitter for a more complex flavour. I have tried it with and without orange bitters, and the bitter adds something extra special. As always, I am giving you just an idea which you should adjust to your preferences. For instance, this version is relatively light and refreshing, but you can make it stronger.
I hope you like this Cranberry Orange Cocktail, and you will give a try soon. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
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Cheers!
Cranberry Orange Cocktail
Course: Drinks2
servings5
minutesThis light, fresh, and festive Cranberry Orange Cocktail would be a lovely addition to the holiday season!
Ingredients
1 oz. whiskey (rum, vodka, or bourbon would work)
1 oz. orange liquor such as Cointreau
1 oz. cranberry juice
few drops of orange bitters (optional)
orange, cranberries, and rosemary for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Combine the whiskey, orange liquor, cranberry juice, and orange bitters (if using). If desired, add some ice. Shake for 15 seconds to blend, try, and adjust the taste if necessary. Enjoy!
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Completely agree with Marissa on this. It has all the trappings of holiday season. An absolute beauty :)
Thank you!
I love cranberry and orange together, but I’ve never had whiskey with those flavors! Sounds delicious!
Thank you!
Cranberry and orange are such a good flavor combination during the holidays! And to combine those into a cocktail sounds delicious – plus, that sugared rim looks awesome. I would be quite happy curling up on the couch with this drink!!
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Loving all the cranberry recipes heading our way Ben. I’m going to start mine in a couple of weeks time too! As my parents will be spending time with Lynne and I at Christmas this year I’m always looking for new drinks ideas. This cranberry orange cocktail sound amazing and looks fun to make too! Cheers!
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Perfect for the holidays, Ben! I’m hosting our holiday book club and this cocktail would be ideal for the festivities.
Thank you Liz!
I want to buy orange bitters when we are overseas. I couldn’t last time as we have an alcohol ban in place here. But I like how you describe it’s addition to the cocktail.
Thank you Tandy!
Such a festive and beautiful drink!
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This checks all of the boxes for the ideal holiday cocktail: festive, beautiful, refreshing and delicious!! Definitely adding this beauty to our menu!
Thanks Marissa!