The first time I saw the movie Elf with Will Farrell I thought it was the stupidest movie ever and swore to never watch it again. I know…blasphemous. Now it’s a holiday favorite. It makes sense, then, that we would watch that movie while sipping this Cranberry Maple Bourbon Cocktail. Why? Because it contains maple syrup.
Now, a couple of days ago I told you that not all holiday cocktails have to be red and sweet or white and sweet. I stand by that. But, this little gem is a gorgeous ruby red and beautifully sweet. Shall we get started?
Cranberry Maple Bourbon Cocktail (recipe from Lemon Blossoms)
4 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
1 oz maple syrup
3 oz bourbon or whiskey
3/4 oz Grand Marnier (or a GM knockoff)
Shake in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, serve in a glass of your choosing (I love my holiday wine glasses and serve any and all beverages in them throughout the holiday season).
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Obviously you are more evolved than I am. I still think Elf is the stupidest movie ever. Not this cocktail though! Nor your glasses. I wish I were your neighbor right now.
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It’s delightfully stupid! You should mix yourself one of these cocktails and try it, again! 😉
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