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!
The Bosstopus 