Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Trumbull KitchenBourbon Blush Recipe

Bourbon Blush Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Bourbon, cranberry, lemon, spiced simple, golden falernum, orange bitters

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Juices and Mixers

Syrups

Bitters

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make Spiced Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each) with spices like cinnamon and cloves. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool and then strain out the spices.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the bourbon, golden falernum, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, and spiced simple syrup.

  2. 3

    Shake

    Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

  3. 4

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 5

    Add Bitters

    Add two dashes of orange bitters on top of the cocktail.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Garnish

    Optionally, garnish with a lemon twist or fresh cranberries for a festive touch.

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