Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan


The cranberry juice adds a local touch to this festive cocktail. Serves 6.

1 1/4 ounces Vermont Spirits or Sunshine Vodka* (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
1/4 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 3/4 tablespoon)
1/4 ounce Cointreau (about 3/4 tablespoon)
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1 cup ice cubes

In a cocktail shaker combine all ingredients. Shake well and strain into a Martini glass.

*Although I was going to recommend Vermont Spirits Gold vodka, made from distilled Vermont maple syrup, their website suggests that other vodkas are preferable for cocktails mixed with fruit juice.

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