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drink essentials: christmas cosmopolitan

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

I call this a cosmopolitan because it does have the elements of that classic drink. However, it is just a great holiday drink, so call it what you wish. Served them last night, while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas… the original. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 3 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For drink essentials: christmas cosmopolitan

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE RIM
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    salt, kosher variety, fine grind
  • 1
    lime wedge
  • THE DRINK
  • 1 c
    cranberry juice
  • 6 oz
    tequila
  • 4 oz
    triple sec
  • 3 Tbsp
    lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • ice, as needed
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • whole cranberries, frozen
  • mint, for garnish

How To Make drink essentials: christmas cosmopolitan

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3
    If you are using the cranberries, add them to the freezer about an hour before serving.
  • 4
    Combine the salt and sugar in a small dish.
  • 5
    Wet the rim of the glasses with the lime wedge, and then dip into the salt/sugar mixture.
  • 6
    Combine the drink ingredients into a pitcher and stir to combine.
  • 7
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    8
    You have two choices for serving. You can add the drink mixture to a blender with ice, and serve it up like a slushy, or you can add some ice cubes to a glass and then pour over the ice. If you are using them, garnish with some of the frozen cranberries and mint. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    9
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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