Bourbon Bog
The perfect Thanksgiving drink, this easy cocktail brings the cranberry flavor to the table, mixed with bourbon, lemon, and Sprite.
Recipe by Melanie Tornroth on November 14, 2025
Rating
5 stars (1 reviews)
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounce Bourbon (Old Forester)
- 0.5 ounce Cointreau (or triple sec)
- 1.5 ounce Cranberry
- 0.5 ounce Lemon Juice
- 0.25 ounce Simple Syrup
- 3 dashes Orange Bitters
- 1-3 ounces Sprite (to top)
- 5-10 Fresh Cranberries (optional, for garnish & muddling)
Steps
- (Optional) Lightly muddle 5-6 fresh cranberries in your shaker tin.
- Add all ingredients except Sprite to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to chill and dilute.
- Double strain into a rocks glass with ice/1 large ice cube.
- (Optional) Garnish with fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig, or orange twist.
