Combine cranberries, sugar replacement, water, 1 lemon wedge, and 5 frsh mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until cranberries burst, stirring frequently.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
Save Options
Description
Sip on a low-calorie and low-sugar cocktail with a wintery twist. We're mashing up flavors of cranberry and maple.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ½ (16-oz.) pkg. frozen cranberries | ||
| ½ c. Swerve granular sugar replacement | ||
| ½ c. water | ||
| 5 wedge(s) lemon, divided | ||
| 5 fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs, for garnish | ||
| 8 oz. bourbon | ||
| 4 tsp. maple extract, clear | ||
| Lemon peel, For garnish, if desired |
Things To Grab
- Small saucepan
- Fine mesh sieve
- 2 medium bowls
- Muddler or large spoon
- 2-cup glass measuring cup
- Large ice cubes
- 4 (6-oz. each) coupe glasses
- Cocktail skewers
Directions
Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; press with back of spoon to release juices. Discard cranberry skins and lemon wedge. Scrape pulp from outside of sieve; transfer to bowl with juices.
For cocktails, muddle remaining 4 lemon wedges in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Stir in bourbon and maple extract. Place 1 large ice cube in each of 4 (6-oz. each) coupe glasses. Divide bourbon mixture between glasses. Top each drink with 1 oz. cranberry mixture. Garnish with lemon peel skewered on cocktail pick and sprig of mint, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
160 Calories per serving
3-oz.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%