Julie’s Cosmopolitan Cocktail

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Cocktails on the Patio

The weather is good now on the patio. And what a better way to enjoy the patio in nice weather than to commune with nature while enjoying a warm-weather cocktail. Something slightly sweet with a bit of “tang”. Muted in color as the spring flowers are also while they eke out their first buds. Of course, this adult beverage should be served in a martini glass! Yes, it could only be a cosmopolitan cocktail — cosmo for short. 

Popular several decades ago when we were “budding” ourselves, the cosmo lost its devoted following but more recently is making a come-back. Surely the cosmo is a welcome quest on any patio.

Mix-up a Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Perhaps you are familiar with a cosmo, maybe you know it but haven’t enjoyed one in years, or you might just be new to the succulent joys of this elixir. Whatever the case, here is a recipe for a delectable cocktail that will become a standard for your patio enjoyment.

Cosmopolitan Cocktail Ingredients
This lovely cocktail can be made with ingredients you likely already have in your personal bar or fridge.

Cosmopolitan Cocktail

  • 2.5 oz Citron (Lemon) Vodka — do not substitute plain vodka
  • 1.0 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
  • 1.0 oz Cranberry Juice — NOT Cranberry Juice Cocktail
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • Orange peel for garnish

Add vodka, Triple Sec or Cointreau, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until very cold. Strain into a sugar rimmed martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

Details

  • The vodka must be lemon flavored. You choose the quality. Substituting regular vodka will not result in a “real” cosmo.
  • Use plain cranberry juice. Do not use cranberry juice cocktail. Because it is sweetened, your cosmo will be overly sweet. Yuk! Who wants to drink candy?
  • If you plan in advance to have fresh limes, use them. If not, bottled lime juice is a good substitute. (I always have bottled lime juice in my fridge.)
  • Use a strip of orange peel to wipe around the rim of the martini glass to make it sticky so it will capture the granulated sugar with which you’ll want to rim the glass edge. Give the orange peel a twist to squeeze out a bit of the oil from the peel before wiping the glass rim. Then dunk the glass on a plate of granulated sugar to coat the rim. Drop the orange peel in the glass before pouring in the cosmo.

You now have a delightful concoction with which to enjoy while relaxing on the patio. You might want to enjoy your cocktail with some shrimp and brie wonton cups by scrolling to the bottom of the recipe for Sausage Wonton Cups. Yum!

Please Leave a Comment

Let us know in the comment section below if you tried this recipe and how you liked it . . . or not. Or, did you modify it with success? How so? Do you have another Cosmopolitan cocktail mix you’d like to share? Post a photo of your finished cocktail.

Remember, every day is Friday on the patio!

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Beckers

Randy Beckwith here. I’m thankfully retired. But, my career included graphic designer, copy writer and marketing professional. Now I live with my wife in Roanoke, Virginia enjoying time relaxing on our patio that was a necessary addition to our home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I love to cook fun, simple but tasty food. When enjoying an adult beverage on the patio it’s usually a vodka martini. And I do simple DIY projects to enhance our home and outdoors. We’ve had great fun building an outdoor living space on a “reserved” budget and want to share our experience with anyone who wants the same without breaking the bank. I hope you enjoy reading our blog. And remember, every day is Friday on the patio!

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