Recipe by Ludovic Coatanroch, Behind the Bar
I love a good cosmo, especially if it's made with all natural ingredients. I like just a taste of the orange liquor, a splash of cranberry, and fresh squeezed citrus.
Most bars use Triple Sec instead of Cointreau, since it is less expensive. There are some moderately priced naturally flavored triple sec available, such as Marie Brizard, and Stirrings, just to name a few. We like the Marie Brizard or Cointreau at our house.
The main keys to making a great cosmo are: using a good quality orange liquor, and using fresh squeezed citrus juice.
We hope you enjoy the cosmo!
Santé!
The Cosmopolitan
Recipe by Ludovic Coatanroch, Behind the Bar
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Prep time: 2 minutes
Yield: 1 drink _________________________________________
Ingredients:
1.5 oz lemon/lime juice
1.5 oz orange liquor (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
2.5 oz vodka
Splash of cranberry juice
Garnish: Lime wedge
Directions:
Fill a shaker or glass with ice.
Add lemon/lime juice, orange liquor, and vodka.
Place another shaker on top, and shake very well until ice crystals form.
Strain into a chilled martini glass, and add a splash of cranberry juice.
Garnish with a lime wedge.
Santé!