Cranberry Bog Cocktail

The Cranberry Bog Cocktail is a refreshing and tart alcoholic drink that features the flavors of cranberries, citrus, and a touch of sweetness.

A glass of Cranberry Bog Cocktail with a floating dried orange and cranberries

Why You Will Love This Recipe

The Cranberry Bog Cocktail is named after the cranberry bogs where cranberries are grown and harvested.

The combination of tart cranberry juice and orange juice creates a balanced and refreshing flavor profile, while the amaretto rounds out the taste.

It’s a great option for those who enjoy cocktails with a slightly sour or tangy taste while still being sweet.

This cranberry cocktail recipe has a surprising ingredient – amaretto! The nuttiness is not obvious but adds an amazing depth and structure to the drink for the cranberry to shine.

This fall cocktail is best when shaken and therefore better to be made soon before consuming rather than far in advance.

Ingredients

Vodka

Cranberry Juice – I like to use Cran-Raspberry but any variation you like will be great

Orange Juice

Amaretto – the surprise ingredient! It is not strong but adds great depth and structure to the drink

Top view of a Cranberry Bog Cocktail surrounded by dried orange slices and cranberries

Tips

This cranberry drink tastes best when it has been shaken. It makes a big difference!

This also means that while you can make it in advance, it tastes best when consumed shortyl after shaking.

FAQs

What alcohol goes best with cranberry juice?

This cranberry cocktail recipe is perfect with vodka! Vodka is a plain flavor that will highlight the cranberry.

A glass of Cranberry Bog Cocktail on a wood board surrounded by dried orange slices and cranberries
Pin of Cranberry Bog Cocktail from the top view with title at top

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A glass of Cranberry Bog Cocktail with a floating dried orange and cranberries

Cranberry Bog Cocktail

Cranberry Bog Cocktail is a delicious fruity cocktail drink for the fall! Full of autumn flavors, this recipe is perfect for cooler weather.
5 from 3 votes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink

Equipment

  • Jigger
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Ice

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice
  • 1 ounce orange juice
  • 1 ounce amaretto
  • fresh cranberries for garnish, optional
  • orange wheels or wedges, for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Fill your serving glass with ice.
  • In a shaker, combine the vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice, and amaretto. Add a scoop of ice.
  • Shake until very cold, approximately 30 seconds.
  • Strain the drink into the glass. Garnish if desired with orange wedges/wheels or cranberries.
Keyword Citrus, Fall, Vodka

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