Cosmopolitans
Source: Ina Garten

1 cup vodka
1/2 cup triple sec (I use Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and pour through a strainer into four martini glasses.


Cosmopolitan - A Trendy Cocktail from the Four Seasons in New York City
Source: Woodie (The Four Seasons Hotel in New York City revealed its foolproof recipe to McCall's)

1/2 cup well chilled premium vodka
1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1-1/2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (note Ann & Ken prefer just 1 Tablespoon)
2 teaspoons orange liqueur
Lime slices and fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish

Combine all ingredients except garnishes in tall glass cocktail shaker or jar with ice. Stir with long spoon until very cold.
Strain into 2 well chilled martini glasses.
Garnish with lime twists and a few fresh or frozen cranberries.

Makes 2 cocktails.


Back to Cindy's Recipes - Home Page