How to Make Drunken Cranberry Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberry sauce is a staple on many holiday dinner tables, and for good reason. Its tangy, sweet flavor pairs perfectly with the rich and savory dishes typically served during the holiday season. But what if we told you that you can take your cranberry sauce to the next level by adding a little booze? That's right, our drunken cranberry sauce recipe takes this classic side dish and infuses it with the flavors of bourbon and orange, creating a truly irresistible condiment that will have your g...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 (12 ounce) package cranberries, divided
  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila
  • 1 ½ oranges, zested

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sugar, orange juice, half the cranberries, and tequila in the warmed saucepan until mixture is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes. Add the remaining cranberries and orange zest; cook and stir until cranberries begin to pop, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 67mg