his Maple Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail recipe is the kind of delicious tart-meets-sweet libation you'll want at every get-together from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
2ouncesmaple cranberry syrup(adjusted to your desired level of sweetness)
2ouncesseltzer or club soda
Maple cranberries and rosemary sprigs for garnish
Maple Cranberries:
1/2cupreal maple syrup
1cupfresh cranberries
Instructions
Begin by preparing the maple cranberries and maple cranberry syrup. In a small saucepan, mix the real maple syrup and fresh cranberries. Simmer until the cranberries begin to burst (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool completely. (You will have enough maple cranberries and syrup to make 5-6 cocktails.)
Next, add ice to two rocks glasses. Top each with a tablespoon of the maple cranberries. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the bourbon, cranberry juice, and maple cranberry syrup. Shake vigorously.
Strain into the prepared rocks glasses. Top each with a splash (1 ouncof seltzer water. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.