Cranberry Bourbon Sour

Rosemary Smoke • Citrus Heat

Dominant Color: 🔴 Red
Accent Color: 🟠 Orange

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COLOR LOCK (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Lead: deep cranberry red in the glass

• Accent: orange warmth from Habla Habanero agave

• Rosemary is aromatic, not green-forward

The drink should read ruby first, glow second.

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THE F.L.A.V.R. STRATEGY (DISCIPLINED ROLES)

• Bell Of The Ball® Organic Seasoning
  → raspberry depth + smoked paprika warmth + saffron glow

• Habla Habanero® Organic Agave
  → sweet heat + orange-carrot roundness that lifts bourbon

No extra bitters. No extra sugar.

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🧾 INGREDIENTS (COLOR-FIRST)

🔴 RED BASE (LEAD)

• 2 oz bourbon

• 1½ oz unsweetened cranberry juice

• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

• ¼ tsp Bell Of The Ball® Organic Seasoning

🟠 ORANGE ACCENT (SWEET HEAT)

• ¾ oz Habla Habanero® Organic Agave

🌿 AROMATIC FINISH

• Fresh rosemary sprig (garnish)

⚪ NEUTRAL

• Ice

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👩🏽🍳 BUILD THE SOUR (COLD + CLEAN)

1. Shake

   • Add bourbon, cranberry juice, lemon juice,
     Habla Habanero® Agave, and Bell Of The Ball® Seasoning to a shaker with ice.

   • Shake hard 12–15 seconds until fully chilled.

2. Strain

   • Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube
     (or serve up in a coupe if you want sharper lines).

3. Garnish

   • Lightly clap rosemary between your hands.

   • Place it across the rim or clip to the glass.

Optional: express a thin orange peel over the drink, discard.

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🍸 FINAL COLOR READ

• Liquid: deep cranberry ruby

• Surface: clear, no foam

• Garnish: dark green rosemary silhouette

• Finish: warm orange glow beneath the red

If it looks pink, you need more cranberry.
If orange shows first, dial back the agave slightly.

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🔥 FLAVOR PROFILE

• Entry: tart cranberry + bright lemon

• Mid-palate: bourbon warmth + berry depth

• Finish: gentle habanero heat and smoky saffron echo

It’s bold without being loud.

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🔐 CBC SOUR RULE

Red drinks need acid to stay sharp
and heat to stay interesting.