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]]> If you’re like me, you’re always looking for a fun new drink recipe to serve at events! This Christmas Bourbon Smash is a 5 ingredient delicious holiday cocktail that you can make in just a few minutes. Perfect for a holiday party or just a cozy night in. This drink includes fresh cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and of course bourbon. It’s perfect topped with some sugared rosemary. I know it will be a hit!

What You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Fresh squeezed orange juice

Cranberry juice

Bourbon

Maple syrup

Sugar 

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Christmas Bourbon Smash

This Christmas Bourbon Smash is a 5 ingredient delicious holiday cocktail! Perfect for a holiday party or just a cozy night in. This drink includes fresh cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and of course bourbon. It’s perfect topped with some sugared rosemary. 

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Serves
2
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Ingredients

2 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice (strained) 

2 ounces cranberry juice

2 ounces Jim Beam bourbon 

2 teaspoons maple syrup

Sugar for the rim

Method

Combine all into a shaker, shake, and serve!

Top with rosemary and fresh cranberries!

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]]> https://choosingbalance.com/christmas-bourbon-smash/feed/ 0 Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Smash https://choosingbalance.com/maple-pumpkin-bourbon-smash/ https://choosingbalance.com/maple-pumpkin-bourbon-smash/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:43:42 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=12755 This maple pumpkin bourbon smash is a delicious and easy fall cocktail recipe – sweet, spicy, and so so good. The maple pumpkin syrup is made with real pumpkin! It’s basically fall in a cup. And what’s better than a little drink on a cozy night? I think these fall...

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]]> This maple pumpkin bourbon smash is a delicious and easy fall cocktail recipe – sweet, spicy, and so so good. The maple pumpkin syrup is made with real pumpkin! It’s basically fall in a cup. And what’s better than a little drink on a cozy night? I think these fall cocktails are just smashing. Try mixing these up for your next holiday gathering or around a bonfire – they will warm you right up! Let me know if you try these fun cocktails.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

Maple syrup 

Pumpkin purée 

Pumpkin pie spice 

Ice

Pumpkin pie syrup

Bourbon 

Club soda

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Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Smash

A delicious and easy fall cocktail recipe🍁🎃This maple pumpkin syrup is sooo tasty in this drink! Hope you enjoy!

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
5 Minutes
Serves
1
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Ingredients

Maple Pumpkin Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar 
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup 
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin purée 
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 

Other:

  • ice
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin pie syrup
  • 2 ounces bourbon 
  • Club soda to taste for some bubbles 
  • 2 ounces bourbon

Method

In a small pot, combine the maple pumpkin syrup ingredients 

Mix and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally 

Remove from heat and let cool 

In a cocktail shaker, combine ice + maple pumpkin syrup + bourbon.

Shake well 

Pour into a glass and add club soda/tonic water/ sparkling water to taste! 

Enjoy! 

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]]> https://choosingbalance.com/maple-pumpkin-bourbon-smash/feed/ 0 Blackberry Bourbon Smash https://choosingbalance.com/blackberry-bourbon-smash/ https://choosingbalance.com/blackberry-bourbon-smash/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:01:08 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=8789 I get so bored of having the same drinks, so I try to mix things up based on what’s in season! Right now, I’m craving all the fruity, light flavors. There are only 5 simple ingredients in this blackberry bourbon smash and they’re all so fresh. This is such a...

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]]> I get so bored of having the same drinks, so I try to mix things up based on what’s in season! Right now, I’m craving all the fruity, light flavors. There are only 5 simple ingredients in this blackberry bourbon smash and they’re all so fresh. This is such a refreshing cocktail for spring and the warmer months. I can see us sipping this out in the backyard now that it’s staying light out for longer and it’s finally getting hot. The blackberry is a unique take on one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy! 

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Fresh blackberries 

Mint leaves

Lemon juice

Bourbon

Ginger beer

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Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Only 5 simple ingredients in this blackberry bourbon smash and they’re all so fresh. This is such a refreshing cocktail for spring.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Serves
2
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Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh blackberries 

6 fresh mint leaves 

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 

2 oz bourbon 

1/4 cup ginger beer

Method

In a cocktail shaker, add blackberries, mint leaves, and lemon juice. Muddle the end of a wooden spoon until fully crushed.

Add the bourbon to the shaker and then shake to combine everything .

Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the blackberry bourbon mixture into the glass. Top each glass with ginger beer.

Top the drinks with extra blackberries and mint leaves and enjoy!

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