Remember when times were simpler? Drinks were pink, sweet-tart and not too serious. I’m talkin’ about the Cosmopolitan. The Cosmo was likely the first “martini” that I ever had. I’m pretty sure I loved it. Tonight, I’m making a throwback cocktail and drinking pink.
Cosmopolitan Martini Recipe
1 1/2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
1 ounce cranberry juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Add vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice and simple syrup to cocktail shaker. Add ice to cocktail shaker; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lime.
Makes 1 cocktail
What is simple syrup? Simple syrup is 1 part granulated sugar dissolved in 1 part water.
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Add vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice and simple syrup to cocktail shaker. Add ice to cocktail shaker; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lime.
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