Cosmopolitan

$28

Spirit: Vodka
Flavors: Cranberry, Orange, Lime

The Cosmopolitan can be traced as far back as the 1970s, and its popularity and influence crisscrossed the country over the decades. Cities and individual bartenders alike have taken turns making variations of the drink, and it has been a longstanding staple in popular culture.

Cosmopolitan

- Homemade Cranberry Syrup
- Orange Essence
- Fresh squeezed and fine strained Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice Spritzer
- Orange

- Vodka (see below recommendations)
- Shaker, large enough for 3 oz per cocktail, plus ice
- Citrus Peeler (optional for orange twist garnish)

Ketel One Citroen - Ketel One Citroen flavored vodka is infused with the essence of lemon and lime and delicately enhances the fresh citrus flavors of the Cosmopolitan.

1. In large shaker, combine ½ oz cranberry syrup, ½ oz lime juice, ½ oz orange essence, and 1 ½ oz vodka
2. Add large ice cubes (so as to not dilute the cocktail) and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds
3. Spray 1-2 pumps of the lemon juice spritzer into chilled glass, then strain the cocktail over it
4. Garnish with orange peel twist