If you’re looking for a bit of nostalgia, you’re in luck: the Cosmo (a.k.a. the Cosmopolitan cocktail) is making a comeback. Although the origin story is a little fuzzy, with a number of versions claiming its invention back in the ’70s or ’80s, the Cosmo is worth reviving in this new version of fruity splendor.
Want to jazz up your Cosmos?
Freeze martini glasses so they’re good and frosty. Serve Cosmos topped with sparkling wine, sparkling rosé, or even a nice dry Champagne.
This article originally appeared on alive.com as “Crazy for Cosmos“.
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Crazy for Cosmos
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Ingredients
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice plus extra, if you wish
- (agave syrup optional
- Orange peel optional
- Garnishes: frozen cranberries lime slices, and an orange twist (optional)
Instructions
- In large canning jar with tight-fitting lid, combine vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Shake to blend. Add a splash more lime and a tiny bit of agave syrup, if you wish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, rub orange peel over rims of 8 martini glasses. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Giving canning jar with spirits a good shake, pour 1/6 of mixture over ice cubes. Shake cocktail shaker for about 10 seconds, then strain into prepared martini glass. Repeat with remaining glasses. Garnish each with frozen cranberries, lime slices, and an orange twist, if you wish.
Recipe Notes
Per serving of Cosmo concentrate contains: 47 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat); 3 g total carbohydrates (1 g sugars, 0 g fiber); 1 mg sodium
