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Cranberry Smash Recipe

This Cranberry Smash Recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover cranberry sauce and turn it into a delicious holiday cocktail. Made with tequila, citrus, cranberry sauce and bitters, it’s giving a bright and balanced sweetness. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz tequila
  • 1 oz of leftover cranberry sauce
  • ½ oz orange juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes of citrus bitters
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Add ice, 1 ½ oz of tequila, 1 oz of leftover cranberry sauce, ½ oz of orange juice, and 2 dashes of citrus bitters to a cocktail shaker.
  • Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or sage.
  • Serve.