Cranberry Old Fashioned Bourbon Cocktail

Cranberry, orange, and ginger are the ultimate holiday trio. Pair them with bourbon, and you have the ultimate holiday drink in this Cranberry Old Fashioned. 

Cranberries get the spotlight during the holiday season, showing up everywhere from Thanksgiving tables to Christmas tree garland. And because the flavor pairs so well with so many spirits, cranberries are also featured in all kinds of drinks. 

Ingredients

• Bourbon - Pick your favorite quality bourbon for this cocktail.
• Cranberry orange simple syrup - My favorite syrup to have on hand during the holidays, this homemade cranberry orange simple syrup takes 10 minutes to make and keeps in the fridge for weeks. Make it ahead of time to be ready for your cocktail hour.
• Ginger liqueur - Sweet ginger liqueur adds just the right amount of ginger flavor.
• Orange bitters - Balance out the sweetness in this old fashioned with orange bitters.
• Orange peel - A squeeze of orange oil fresh from the peel adds a lot of this cranberry old fashioned cocktail.
• Cranberries (for garnish) - Totally optional, but fun to add.

Make your own Cranberry Orange Syrup

You’ll want to make your cranberry orange syrup a few hours in advance of making your cocktail so you have time for it to chill. Get the recipe over on my Cranberry Orange Syrup recipe page.

Easy Happy Hour Snack Recipes

Easy, homemade bar snacks are my go-to for any happy hour. Both these Barbecue Oyster Crackers and Savory Spiced Nuts can be made days ahead of time to have on hand in the pantry any time you need a snack with your drink.

Looking for more Old Fashioned Cocktails?

I love taking a traditional cocktail like the classic Old Fashioned and giving it a new spin. My Coffee Old Fashioned adds in cold brew coffee while this Peach Old Fashioned cocktail leans on the delicious pairing of smoky bourbon and sweet peach syrup.