Cosmopolitan

The cosmopolitan is an elegant martini-style cocktail that derives its pink color from a splash of cranberry juice. This easy cosmopolitan recipes tweak traditional ingredients to include subtle taste twists such as Cointreau (intense sweet and bitter orange) and pomegranate juice.

Ingredients

1 oz. orange liqueur

1 oz. cranberry juice

1/2 oz. lime juice

1/2 oz. cup ice cubes

Fresh lime peel twist

2 oz. vodka

Directions

In a cocktail shaker combine liquids.

Add ice cubes, cover and shake until cold.

Makes one.

Bloody Cosmopolitan

Enjoy this fast-n-delicious "Bloody Cosmopolitan" recipe is perfect for any Halloween Party.

Ingredients

1 cup plus tablespoons pomegranate juice
3/4 cup Absolut vodka
1/3 cup TripleSec orange-flavored liqueur
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons simple syrup
1 cup small ice cubes or shaved ice


Direction

Place ice in martini shaker or pitcher. 

Add enough pomegranate juice mixture to fill shaker. 

Shake or stir until blended. 

Pour into chilled stemmed glasses, straining out ice. 

Garnish with pomegranate seeds.