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    Bourbon Raspberry Cocktail

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    This bourbon raspberry cocktail is made with bourbon, fresh raspberry syrup, lemon juice, orange juice and a splash of club soda. This is an easy craft cocktail to make at home without any fancy equipment or ingredients.

    Eye-level view of a glass of bourbon raspberry cocktail with a couple raspberries and an orange slice as garnish.

    For other fruity flavored cocktails, try this raspberry martini or this peach gin cocktail.

    For more bourbon whiskey drinks, try this blackberry bourbon smash, pear bourbon cocktail or this blood orange whiskey sour. 

    Why This is The Best Raspberry Bourbon Cocktail

    • It’s made with homemade raspberry simple syrup. Homemade simple syrup, rather than syrup from a bottle, gives this cocktail a pure, authentic raspberry taste.
    • Raspberry + Bourbon. This drink has the perfect balance between the sweet raspberry flavor and bourbon whiskey.
    • No fancy ingredients. You can make this drink with simple ingredients you can find at the grocery store.
    A glass of bourbon raspberry cocktail on a white marble board with a couple other cocktail and a long metal stirring spoon in front.

    Ingredients:

    • Raspberries — Fresh or frozen raspberries will work. You only need a ½ cup to make a large batch of the syrup. If raspberries are not in season, frozen work just as well. 
    • Bourbon — Use your favorite type of medium quality bourbon whiskey. Generally higher end brands are not used in mixed drinks.
    • Lemon Juice — Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the best. However, if you need to use artificial lemon juice, you can.
    • Orange Juice — Use freshly squeezed orange juice. Store bought orange juice can overpower the cocktail flavor and give an artificial taste.
    • Club Soda — This adds a bit of fizz to the cocktail.
    A glass of bourbon raspberry cocktail on a white marble board with a couple other cocktail and a long metal stirring spoon in front.

    Instructions: 

    To start, make the raspberry simple syrup. Heat the raspberries, sugar and water on a saucepan over medium heat.

    Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes until the sugar has fully dissolved and the raspberries have broken down. Maintain a very gentle simmer, but don’t let the mixture boil.

    Remove the syrup from the stove and strain out the leftover raspberry chunks. Let the syrup cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before mixing it into your cocktail. 

    Overhead syrup of a bowl of red syrup, on a grey table.

    In a cocktail shaker, add the raspberry syrup, bourbon, orange juice, lemon juice and a handful of ice.

    Shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with club soda and serve.

    FAQ

    Can I use frozen raspberries for the simple syrup?

    Yes. Let them thaw (or at least partially thaw) before cooking them in the syrup.

    How do I store leftover raspberry simple syrup?

    Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple of weeks.

    Expert Tips

    • Make a large batch of syrup. This recipe makes enough raspberry syrup for about 3 to 4 cocktails. To save time in the future, make the syrup in advance and store it in the fridge.
    • If you don’t have a cocktail shaker: You can use a mason jar filled with ice instead of a cocktail shaker. Strain the cocktail in a sieve before serving.
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    Eye-level view of a glass of bourbon raspberry cocktail with a couple raspberries and an orange slice as garnish.

    Bourbon Raspberry Cocktail


    • Author: Ali
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    This bourbon raspberry cocktail is an easy craft cocktail to make at home without any fancy equipment or ingredients.

     


    Ingredients

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    • Raspberry Simple Syrup:
      • ½ cup raspberries
      • ½ cup water
      • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
    • Bourbon Raspberry Cocktail:
      • 1 oz raspberry simple syrup
      • 1 oz bourbon 
      • 1 oz orange juice
      • ½ oz lemon juice
      • 4 oz club soda

    Instructions

    1. On a saucepan over medium heat, bring the raspberries, water and sugar to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue to gently simmer the syrup for 5 to 10 minutes. Don’t let it boil. 
    2. Remove the syrup from the heat, strain out the leftover raspberry pieces. Let the syrup cool for 5 to 10 minutes before mixing it into your cocktail. 
    3. Add the raspberry simple syrup. bourbon, orange juice, lemon juice and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well for 7 to 8 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosted. 
    4. Strain into a cocktail glass. Top with club soda and serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly!

    Notes

    • This recipe makes extra raspberry simple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple of weeks. 
    • If using frozen raspberries, let them partially thaw before using them in the simple syrup.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Shaken
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
    • Calories: 173
    • Sugar: 25g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Fat: 0.3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 27.6g
    • Fiber: 0.4g
    • Protein: 0.5g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg

    Keywords: Bourbon cocktail, raspberry cocktail, whiskey cocktail

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