Spiced Cranberry Rum Old Fashioned Recipe

Jennie Phaneuf | One Sweet Mess

Spiced Cranberry Rum Old Fashioned is a strong cocktail to get a smile on your face fast. Just what you need!

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Happy ho ho holidays! It's 12 Days of Cocktails this week here on Food Fanatic, and we couldn't be more excited. Let's stop and give a round of applause, shall we? It's definitely well deserved.

Cocktails were made for the holidays. Not only will you need one (or a few) in order to tolerate those out of town guests - and maybe the in-laws (wink) - but they sure do a damn good job at getting everyone into the holiday spirit.

Holiday stress? Have a cocktail.

Holiday traffic? There's a cocktail for that.

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The store was all out of that perfect gift because you waited until last minute? This Spiced Cranberry Rum Old-Fashioned will help you forget all about it.

Cocktails are the cure-all during the holiday season. The best part? No prescription needed.

I'm going to go ahead and deem the 12 Days of Cocktails an official holiday, and the best one at that! I'm having trouble choosing which cocktail I want to serve this year. Do I pick this Cranberry-Orange Bourbon Smash? Oooh, or maybe this Pomegranate Cider Bourbon Splash. Notice a pattern here? I like-a the bourbon!

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Then again, wine is good, too! A pitcher of this Easy Apple Sangria would definitely please a crowd.

You know what, I think I'll stick with this old-fashioned. A classic old-fashioned is made with whiskey, but since I'm not classy, I decided to switch it up and use spiced rum instead. Because we could all use a little spice this holiday season, I added a few cloves and a cinnamon stick to the shaker, in addition to the rum and fresh squeezed orange juice. If you want to maintain some semblance of class, plop in a maraschino cherry.

This is no wimpy cocktail, friends. It's quite potent, which is exactly what I require during the holidays. Merry holidays, you filthy animals. Now, go forth and have some fun!

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Spiced Cranberry Rum Old Fashioned Recipe

  2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Spiced Rum
  • 2 strips Orange Zest, Plus 2 for garnish
  • 1 ounce Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 5 dashes Aromatic Bitters
  • 1 1/2 ounces Cranberry Juice
  • 2 Whole Cloves
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks, Plus 2 for garnish

Directions

  1. Add rum, orange zest, sugar, and bitters to a shaker. Muddle the ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the cranberry juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Allow the mixture to rest for an additional minute to allow the cloves and cinnamon to infuse the rum.
  3. Add a handful of ice to the shaker; shake for 10 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into rocks glasses containing large cubes of ice. Garnish with remaining cinnamon sticks and orange zest. 

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Author: Jennie Phaneuf
Recipe Yields: 2 cocktails
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 0
Calories 122

% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
  Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Sodium 9mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
0%
  Dietary Fiber 0g
  Sugars 5g
0%
Protein 0g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Jennie Phaneuf

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Jennie is in love with all things baking. That's why we're so glad this One Sweet Mess decided to be fanatical about it here too.

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