cranberry bourbon negroni with sugared rim (2024)

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November 26, 2014 (updated Apr 29, 2021) 17 comments »

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Are.YOU.Ready?

(uh, sort of?)

(maybe?)

(i dunno?)

(eff.)

Thanksgiving is happening in 2.56709325 seconds. I know you are ready. Me? Almost ready. The parental units arrive today, which means, its almost game time. The strategy for tomorrow’s feast….I am in charge of the turkey beast, stuffing, and taters. While my mama is in charge of the piyahs! If all the savory stuff goes south at least there is pie. Am I right?

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Even though there is a large probability that we may be eating Chinese food tomorrow, what’s more important is that I get to spend time with family and friends. Because what’s the point of eating green bean casserole if you can’t talk about whether fried crispy onions on top are necessary? Or, talk about the fact that Thanksgiving is now just an excuse to get started early on holiday shopping? Or, whether or not Journey is a better band than Boston? (Journey is totally better!)

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So, with today’s drink, I thought we should toast to Thanksgiving. Oh, shoot. You might want to know what it is you are exactly drinking? It’s only mostly acid. Just kidding. Maybe.

Really, this is my first attempt at making a Negroni. I say, this may be my new favorite co*cktail my friends. I’ve never tried Campari, a famous Italian bitters, but after adding a splash of this to some bourbon and cranberry soda, I was ready to drink in the holidays.

Now, if you’ll raise your glass.

Let’s toast to family, friends, and strangers in between. May we all remember to take care of each other on good days and bad. May we be reminded to give a part of ourselves all year round whether great or small. And may we always laugh at the impossible because anything is possible. Cheers to all of you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Cranberry Bourbon Negroni with Sugared Rim

Yield: Serve 2 to 3

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Directions:

In a co*cktail shaker, add cranberry soda, bourbon, Campari, and vermouth. Top the shaker with a lid and give it a good shake. Pour sugar on a plate. Take a glass and rub the rim of the glass with the orange wedge. Flip the glass upside and dunk the rim into the sugar. Next, fill the glass halfway full of ice. Pour the cranberry bourbon mixture into the glass and garnish with an orange peel.

adapted from Rachel Ray Magazine

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17 comments on “cranberry bourbon negroni with sugared rim”

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  1. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl Reply

    Cheers to YOU! I’m so thankful for our friendship!! Enjoy your Thanksgiving! Something tells me it’s going to be your best one yet. <3 Gobble.

  2. Paula - bell'alimento Reply

    That is one good lookin’ drink! Cheers and Happy Turkey Day!

    • Lauren Reply

      Cheers to you, lady! Happy Thanksgiving!

  3. Annalise @ Completely Delicious Reply

    I love Campari! Gonna give this co*cktail a try, for sure. Cheers and happy thanksgiving dear friend!

    • Lauren Reply

      Yay!! Campari is my new found love:) Happy Thanksgiving, friend!

  4. Kathryn Reply

    Happy thanksgiving Lauren! Have a blast with your family : )

  5. Stephanie Steele Reply

    You and your mixed drinks – you rocked it AGAIN. Happy Thanksgiving Week!

  6. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar Reply

    couldn’t be more perfect for the holiday. I just love this!

  7. Amanda Reply

    This is a gorgeous drink! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

  8. Thalia @ butter and brioche Reply

    Definitely a co*cktail i need to make this upcoming christmas period!

  9. Chichi Reply

    Lovely co*cktail. Have a Happy Thanksgiving

  10. Claudia @ HomeMade with love Reply

    Ah my boyfriend would love this!! he is a hugh Negroni Lover.. always orders it when we are out 🙂 ahaha I will get him drunk with this !

  11. Megan {Country Cleaver} Reply

    I’m totally ready for Thanksgiving today – I’ve got my yoga pants on and a BIGGGGG slice of pie in hand. I should add one of these to the list!

  12. Pamela Reply

    I have never heard of cranberry soda- what brand do you use?

    • Lauren Reply

      Pamela – Hi! You can find cranberry soda by the sparkling water at the grocery store. I just used the Whole Foods brand. Let me know if you have any other questions. xoxo

  13. Joanne Reply

    I’ll cheers to that! And I want to hear how the feast turned out!!

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