After a long day, there is nothing better than putting your feet up and enjoying a refreshing cocktail that takes less than 10 minutes to make! That is exactly what this cranberry orange cocktail is! We had the unfortunate (wink, wink) job of testing this fun twist on a traditional whiskey sour a few times to make sure we got it just right. And boy, did we! Feel free to adjust any of the fresh ingredients to your taste preferences, just make sure you grab a high quality bourbon whiskey… because it’s worth it!
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
- bourbon whiskey – feel free to use any type of different whiskeys that you prefer, we love a classic bourbon whiskey.
- simple syrup – if learning how to make simple syrup isn’t your thing, you can pick some up at the local grocery store!
- raw egg white – simply separate the white part of the egg from the yellow yolk. We love the frothy texture that this brings when shaken, it’s the best part!
How To Make A Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour
Recipe FAQ
- Kind of whiskey: for this cranberry whiskey sour, you can use any type of whiskey you prefer or have on hand. We love a high-quality bourbon whiskey, like Maker’s Mark!
- Simple Syrup: some people like to use maple syrup as a natural sweetener instead of simple syrup.
- Variations: if you prefer to keep it simple, you can also make a classic whiskey sour! It is also delicious. Or switch up the fruit juice and use pomegranate juice or a cranberry juice cocktail if you like it a little sweeter.
- Holiday Party: if you are planning to serve as part of your holiday menu, you can garnish this festive cocktail with cranberries, cinnamon sticks, or some fresh rosemary sprigs!
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Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour is a fun spin on a traditional whiskey sour. It is a fun drink recipe perfect for get togethers!
Ingredients
- 3oz cranberry juice
- 1oz orange juice
- 1.5 oz whiskey or bourbon
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- ice cubes
- garnish: orange peel + cocktail cherry
Instructions
- Mix: Add 3oz cranberry juice, 1oz orange juice, 1.5oz whiskey (or bourbon), 3/4oz simple syrup, and 1 egg white to a small mason jar. Seal tightly and shake until liquid becomes a bit foamy.
- Pour: Add ice to a glass. Pour the drink over ice.
- Serve: Garnish with an orange peel and 1-2 cocktail cherries and serve immediately.
Notes
- Egg White: the egg white is optional – you can definitely omit. Consume raw food at your own risk.
- Cranberry Juice: you could easily switch this out with pomegranate juice or other fun juice options if you want!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 23.4 g
- Sodium: 57.9 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.1 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Jill says
I used pomegranate juice and it turned out amazing!
Erin says
These are SO good!!