Annabeth's Cosmopolitans
I have a confession to make: I’ve never made nor even tasted a Cosmopolitan before. After I made what is a very pretty drink, I gave it to my husband to taste. He shrugged his shoulders. “I’ve never liked girls’ drinks.” How did I know if I had made it right?
I brought the Cosmo into my mom, who is 101. She took a sip and nodded her head. “This is very good! May I have it?” When I nodded my head, she drank it right down and was in a very good mood for the rest of the afternoon.
A stamp of approval!
2 parts vodka
1 part cranberry juice
1/2 part triple sec
Curl of orange peel, optional
1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice, optional
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Fill cold shaker with ice and add vodka, cranberry juice and triple sec. (I used Grand Marnier for the triple sec.)
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Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
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Remove ice cubes and serve with a twist of orange peel.