Southern Holiday Cosmopolitan
Crisp and lightly sweet, this cocktail highlights notes of cranberry with hints of rosemary and maple. Swirled alongside the crisp notes of a great vodka and a luscious pour of Cointreau, then brightened by fresh lime. It’s a delightful cocktail to usher in this magical time of year.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, about 1 large sprig
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest, 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 tablespoons whole cranberry relish or sauce*
- 6 tablespoons vodka
- 8 tablespoons Cointreau
- Ice
- Fresh cranberries for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Toss the rosemary leaves into a cocktail shaker and pour in the maple syrup. Using a muddler, blend the rosemary and maple syrup together, crushing the leaves slightly.
- Add the lime zest and lime juice along with the cranberry relish.
- Pour the vodka and the Cointreau into the shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously until the shaker feels very cold to the touch.
- Strain and pour into martini glasses. Garnish with fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick.
Notes
*We use our Cranberry Relish, but use your favorite relish or sauce.