Cranberry Culprit

Name: Cranberry Culprit
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 ounce Cranberry and Citrus Sauce (or other cranberry sauce); 1 ounce bourbon, such as Maker's Mark; 1 ounce amaretto, such as Disaronno almond liqueur, or make your own; Ice; 2 ounces ginger ale; Lime wedge

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Total: Under 5 mins Active: Under 5 mins

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Ingredients (6)

1 ounce Cranberry and Citrus Sauce (or other cranberry sauce)
1 ounce bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark
1 ounce amaretto, such as Disaronno almond liqueur, or make your own
Ice
2 ounces ginger ale
Lime wedge

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Nutritional Information

Calories231
Fat0.15g
Saturated fat0.04g
Trans fat
Carbs30.3g
Fiber0.55g
Sugar26.72g
Protein0.15g
Cholesterol
Sodium14.65mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (1 servings) Powered by

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This recipe was featured as part of our Thanksgiving Leftovers photo gallery.

by Amy Wisniewski

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Instructions

1Combine cranberry sauce, bourbon, and amaretto in a cocktail shaker and muddle until most of the cranberries and citrus are broken up.
2Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously. Pour the contents into a highball glass (do not strain), and top with ginger ale. Squeeze the lime wedge over top and serve.

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