Winterberry Smash cocktail made with Carefree Bourbon, served over ice in a cut-crystal rocks glass and garnished with frosted cranberries and a fresh mint sprig

Carefree Bourbon

Winterberry Smash

The Winterberry Smash pairs Carefree Bourbon with cranberry, fresh mint, and bright lemon for a festive seasonal cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Carefree Bourbon
  • ¾ oz cranberry purée
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 6–8 fresh mint leaves
  • Frosted cranberries and a mint sprig, for garnish

Directions

  1. Gently press the mint with the simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add bourbon, cranberry purée, lemon juice, and ice.
  3. Shake until chilled.
  4. Double-strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
  5. Garnish with frosted cranberries and a mint sprig.