Red Suspenders
Elevate your cocktail repertoire with the vibrant and refreshingly bold "Red Suspenders" – a show-stopping whiskey cocktail that perfectly balances sweet, tart, and citrusy flavors. Crafted with your choice of bourbon or rye whiskey, this drink is brightened by cranberry juice and fresh lime juice, sweetened with a touch of simple syrup, and rounded out with a sophisticated dash of orange bitters. Shaken to perfection and served over ice, it's finished with a lime wheel and fresh cranberries for a festive, eye-catching garnish. With just five minutes of preparation, this effortlessly elegant cocktail is ideal for holiday gatherings, date nights, or unwinding in style. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast or just love trying unique cocktails, the Red Suspenders will leave a lasting impression.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Whiskey (bourbon or rye)
- 1.5 oz Cranberry juice
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 piece Lime wheel (for garnish)
- 2 pieces Fresh cranberry (optional garnish)
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice.
Pour in the whiskey, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Add 2 dashes of orange bitters to the mix.
Secure the shaker lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the ingredients are fully chilled and combined.
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Garnish with a lime wheel placed on the rim of the glass and a couple of fresh cranberries, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Red Suspenders cocktail.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
