Festive Spice Whiskey Fizz
This delightful cocktail, aptly named Festive Spice Whiskey Fizz, is a perfect blend of holiday flavors. Infused with a unique combination of fresh cranberries and warming spices, this whiskey-based cocktail is a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season. The sweet and tart notes of cranberries, combined with the rich warmth of whiskey, create a one-of-a-kind drink that will surely spread cheer at any festive gathering.
Festive Spice Whiskey Fizz
A holiday-friendly whiskey cocktail infused with fresh cranberries and spices, creating a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for the festive season.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 whole star anise
- 1.50 green cardamom pods
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 1.50 oz. rye whiskey
- 0.50 oz. fresh lime juice
- Seltzer
- Lime slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a small pot, dissolve sugar in 1/4 cup of water over medium heat to create simple syrup. Set aside 1/4 cup of the syrup.
- Secure the cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom pods in a piece of cheesecloth, creating a sachet. Lightly crush the spices. Add the sachet and cranberries to the simple syrup.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and discard the sachet.
- In a shaker, combine 4 teaspoons of the cranberry mixture, rye whiskey, lime juice, and the reserved simple syrup. Add ice and shake well.
- Pour the mixture into a glass over ice. Top it off with a splash of seltzer and garnish with a slice of lime.