Nor'easter, a winner of a winter cocktail.

vodka

🥗Healthier: gin

💰Cheaper: white rum

Gin offers a different flavor profile while rum is often more affordable.

cranberry juice

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberry juice

💰Cheaper: cranberry cocktail

Fresh juice is less sweet and more nutritious, while cocktail versions are often cheaper.

grenadine

🥗Healthier: pomegranate syrup

💰Cheaper: homemade grenadine

Pomegranate syrup is a healthier alternative, while homemade grenadine can save costs.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh-squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: concentrated orange juice

Fresh juice is healthier, while concentrated options are more budget-friendly.

Add 1/2 ounce maple syrup to the shaker.

Add 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice to the shaker.

Add 2 ounces of bourbon to the shaker.

Shake the mixture with ice until chilled.

Chill a coupe glass without ice.

Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.

Top off with 1-2 ounces of ginger beer.

Garnish with a lime wheel floating on top.

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