Five ingredients are all it takes to make this sweet and sour cranberry whiskey sour. This cocktail combines whiskey, cranberry juice, orange juice, ginger beer, and a simple syrup. Feel free to garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange slice for a gorgeous presentation value.

Sip and serve this refreshing winter cocktail that is gorgeous for presentation value during the holiday season. Want more flavorful cocktails to try out? Here is a Santa hat cocktail, blue Christmas cocktail and eggnog amaretto.

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Reasons You Will Enjoy This Cranberry Whiskey Sour…

A refreshing and crisp cocktail that is perfectly chilled or served on ice.
This can be a cocktail you serve before or during dinner to act as a way to cleanse your palate.
Sweet and tart is what you will get in this cranberry whiskey sour cocktail.
It is a perfect seasonal cocktail for fall or winter, but you can drink it all year.

Cranberry Whiskey Sour in a cocktail glass garnished with cranberries, and an orange wedge on the glass

Ingredients You Will Need

Whiskey
Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Ginger Beer
Simple Syrup
Toppers: Cranberries, orange twists, rosemary sprigs, etc.

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Variations To Recipe

Here are a handful of swaps you can make to change up the flavor of this cranberry cocktail.

Use Amaretto to swap Whiskey.
Cranberry cocktail – grape cranberry, raspberry cranberry, etc.
Add a splash of lime juice.
Instead of orange, use lemon for garnish.
Add in a splash of simple syrup to sweeten up the drink.
Swap orange juice with pineapple juice.
Instead of cranberry juice, use tart cherry juice, pomegranate juice, etc.

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What to Serve With This Cranberry Cocktail

Want a few appetizers or main dishes to pair with your cocktail? Here are a few of our favorite pairings. Whip up this oven-baked chicken with vegetables. Or you might want to whip up these pork chops with scalloped potatoes.

Here are a couple of appetizer ideas to try. Serve this brie appetizer board of meat, cheese, nuts, and more. Or try out these Thanksgiving sliders loaded with turkey, cranberry, cheese, and more.

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Pro Tips for Making This Cranberry Whiskey Sour Cocktail

Shake Cocktail

When you are whipping up this cocktail, help blend all the flavors. If you don’t have a shaker, add it to a jar with a lid. Or place it in a cup and put a plate over the top so the ingredients stay in the cup when you shake.

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Double Strain

If you want an ultra-smooth cocktail, double-strain the mixture before you pour it into the glass. This will help create a cleaner drink. Use a fine mesh strainer to achieve this.

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Chilling The Glass

Before you pour your drink into your glass, consider tossing your glass in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour before you pour your drink. This will help allow the drink to be colder and offers

Cranberry Whiskey Sour on table with some juice being poured in the glass to top it off

FAQs

Can I make a non-alcoholic version of a Cranberry Whiskey Sour?

Absolutely. You can leave out your whiskey and swap it in with ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, or even sparkling water.

How do I store leftover Cranberry Whiskey Sour?

To store this drink, you can place any cocktails you do not drink in the fridge. If you served it over ice, remove the ice first so it doesn’t melt down your drink.