Martini Marathon Day 13 – Cupid’s Cosmicpolitan

Cupid's Cosmicpolitan

Today, I worked hard on the house and honestly, I am NOT feeling like having a martini. A beer sounds way more appropriate! My lovely wife decided to help me in the marathon by having the cocktail tonight. Isn’t she sweet. 🙂 Thinking of what she wanted, it was leaning toward a Cosmo. This is just what I need: a revenge on the extra dry cosmopolitan made earlier this week.

We had to try two recipes tonight. The first one is not worth mentioning as it tasted exactly like a bad cough syrup! Blha! The second one we tried, the Cupid’s Cosmicpolitan, was way more enjoyable:

Cupid’s Cosmicpolitan

Ingredients

• 4 parts Cranberry Juice
• 1 1/2 parts Vodka
• 1 part Grand Marnier
• 1 part Lemon Juice
• A Maraschino Cherry for Garnish

Preparation

Pour the liquids in a shaker filled with cracked ice and shake until very cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.

Appreciation

For me, a “Real” or “Classic” Cosmo is made with just a dash of cranberry juice, for a stronger, yet fruity taste. This version is for anyone who prefers a higher juice ratio in their cocktail to “camouflage” the alcohol taste. 🙂

Enjoy!

October 26, 2011July 16, 2012 by Dave Richard Categories: CocktailsTags: Cosmopolitan, Cranberry, grand marnier, Martini Marathon, Sweet, Vodka Leave a comment

Martini Marathon Day 11 – Monday Cosmopolitan

A Monday Cosmopolitan

It’s Monday, it’s beautiful outside, let’s celebrate. I was rummaging through my cocktail books and found this recipe: the Monday cosmopolitan. I saw it as a sign 😉 and decided to try it. At first glance, it looks like it is going to taste like the classic cosmopolitan but drier. Let’s see…

Monday Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

• 2 parts Vodka
• 1 part Extra Dry Vermouth
• 1 part Cranberry Juice
• 1/2 part Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau)
• Orange Slice for Garnish

Preparation

Pour all ingredients except the orange slice in a shaker filled with cracked ice. Shake until you get frostbite. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with an orange slice. (or wedge!)

Appreciation

Even though it’s pretty, the Monday Cosmopolitan is not a hit for me. The extra dry vermouth is too strong compared to the orange and cranberry flavors. It’s  also missing the lime, which I think is key to the perfect cosmopolitan. Next time, I will stick to the classic :). Still, if you prefer your cocktails dry and never could appreciate a cosmo, try this recipe, maybe you will enjoy it.

October 24, 2011July 16, 2012 by Dave Richard Categories: CocktailsTags: Cosmopolitan, Cranberry, Martini Marathon, Orange Liqueur, Vermouth, Vodka 1 Comment