Best Bourbon Cranberry Shrub Recipes

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CRANBERRY SHRUB



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This cranberry drinking vinegar is a great way to spruce up your holiday drinks and cocktails. Add a bit of sparkling water, ginger beer, or tonic water for a non-alcoholic sipper. Or, add a splash of gin or vodka with a few ounces of your favorite sparkling water for a tangy cocktail. It's even delicious as a substitute for plain vinegar in your vinaigrette recipe.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Syrup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
2 pods cardamom, crushed
4 whole allspice berries, cracked
ΒΌ (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cranberries, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Stir and cover until cranberries begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir again, being careful that cranberries do not burn you as they pop. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved and cranberries have released their juice, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a container, seal, and refrigerate. Discard pulp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

BOURBON-CRANBERRY COCKTAIL



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     beverage

Time 50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
1 liter (about 4 cups) bourbon
Orange peels, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberries, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and cranberries start to pop, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely, then combine with the bourbon in a pitcher.
  • To serve, pour into glasses over ice and garnish with an orange peel.

CRANBERRY SHRUB



Cranberry Shrub image

I found this recipe in Sunset magazine and thought it sounded interesting so I made some up and have been enjoying it. At the end of the recipe I will post some of the ways it can be used.

Provided by Dorothy Curtis

Categories     Other Drinks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
1 c sugar
3/4 c red wine vinegar
1 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Bring all ingredients to a simmer with 2 cups of water in a small soucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes until most cranberries have burst.
  • 2. Strain mixture, pressing liquid out of pulp using the back of a spoon. Discard pulp. Chill at least 1 hour. Store for up to 3 months.
  • 3. Ways to use Shrub: 1. Pour over ice and top with club soda. 2.Mix with sparkling wine. 3.Muddle with an orange slice and ice. Add bourbon and top with club soda. 4. Fill a tall glass with ice, layer in a splash of shrub, then add equal parts orange juice and tequila. 5. Shake with ice and equal parts shrub, gin, and sweet vermouth. Strain into a glass.
  • 4. I think it would also be good to use in a dressing with some olive oil or vegetable oil for a spinach salad. Or use also in a hot dressing for a wilted spinach salad.

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