Holiday Cranberry Old Fashioned
This Cranberry Old Fashioned is classy, sophisticated and simply fabulous tasting! It has just the right amount of sweetness and cranberry flavor without taking anything away from the whiskey. This is definitely a drink to impress!
THE RECIPE -
2 shots (3 oz.) Whiskey
1 oz. Cranberry simple syrup*
3 Dashes orange bitters
Ice
Fresh cranberries and an orange peel for garnish
In an old fashioned glass with ice, stir together the whiskey, cranberry simple syrup, and bitters, stir well.
Garnish with orange peel and fresh cranberries.
*Cranberry Simple Syrup - In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water, 1 cup of fresh cranberries, and a 1/2 cup of sugar to a boil. Simmer lightly for 10 - 12 min. Do not break up or mash the cranberries. Strain with fine strainer. Cool before serving.