As I mentioned this past Sunday, Thanksgiving (both the Canadian and the American) Holiday is past, and I am now gearing up for the Christmas Season by sharing some yule tide cocktails. Today’s serving is a seasonal take on the classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail. The twist is the use of Cranberry Pomegranate Juice and then the dressed up garnish which includes candy glitter.
Here is a hint for you, when you rime the glass, keep the glitter on the outside so as to not sweeten the serving unnecessarily. As well, (although it is not shown on the picture below) leave about a third of the rim without candy garnish so you can sip without getting a mouthful of glitter. The serving will still look spectacular wowing all of your friends, and if someone has a sweeter tooth they can always turn the glass around when they sip.
Here is the Holiday Cosmo served with Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka.
Holiday Cosmo
(Courtesy of Megan Marlowe, Strawberry Blondie Kitchen)
1 1/2 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec
4 oz. Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
Ice
Lemon Twist
Edible Candy Glitter
Cranberry skewer
Rim a martini glass with water and dip into Edible Candy Glitter
Add Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, Triple Sec and Cranberry Pomegranate Juice into a metal shaker with Ice
Shake until the outside of the metal shaker begins to frost
Strain into the Candy-rimmed Martini Glass
Garnish with a Cranberry Skewer and a Twist of Lemon
Enjoy Responsibly!
Note: If you are interested in more of my cocktail recipes, please click this link (Cocktails and Recipes) for more of my mixed drink recipes!
Enjoy the coming holiday season everyone!
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