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Upgraded Cosmopolitan
Whatever your feelings are regarding the Cosmopolitan, it is arguably one of the most influential cocktails to come along in the past 25 years. Now, it's time for an upgrade, a re-imagined Cosmo for today's tastes.
Note: If you can't find cranberry sorbet at your local grocer, there are several great recipes online. One of my favorites is a cranberry vanilla sorbet from Lottie and Doof.
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About This Recipe
| Yield: | makes 1 cocktail |
| Active time: | 5 minutes |
| Total time: | 5 minutes |
| Special equipment: | Cocktail shaker and strainer |
| This recipe appears in: | Cocktail Overhaul: Cosmopolitan |
Ingredients
- 2 ounces citrus vodka (such as Ketel One Citroen)
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sorbet (see note above)
- 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce brut sparkling wine
Procedures
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1
Combine vodka, cranberry sorbet, lime juice, and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, top with sparkling wine, and serve.