The Kensington: Delicious Cranberry Orange Cocktail
Sep 10, 2025
If you want a festive drink with real personality, The Kensington is your girl. It is bright. It is elegant. It brings cranberry, orange and warm spice together with a savory twist that only the Commander’s Palace Bar Team would think to try. This Christmas cocktail is simple to make and impossible to forget.
The Kensington Recipe
Makes one cocktail
Ingredients
X The Commander’s Palace Bar Team
- 1 oz El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 2 dashes of Worcestershire
- Flamed orange rind, for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a flamed orange rind.
The Savory Balance of a Christmas Cocktail
Sweet Potato Syrup brings warm spice and body. Cranberry and orange add fresh acidity. Worcestershire is the secret that keeps this drink grown up. It adds umami and rounds off the sweetness so the cocktail stays balanced and dry. This cranberry orange cocktail tastes layered, thoughtful and festive without feeling heavy. No artificial anything. Made in New Orleans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I batch this cocktail?
Yes. Multiply the ingredients and chill the mixture in a pitcher. Serve cold over ice and garnish each glass.
What can I use instead of Sweet Potato Syrup?
Use simple syrup with a pinch of warm spice. Cinnamon or nutmeg will get you close.
Why Worcestershire?
It seasons the drink. The savory note balances fruit and syrup so the cocktail feels refined instead of sweet.
