Celebrate the holidays with this festive Christmas Cosmo! This delicious cocktail is perfect for parties and gatherings, with a vibrant red color and a refreshing taste.
Ingredients– Vodka– Cointreau or Triple Sec– Cranberry Juice– Fresh Lime Juice– For the citrus sugar rim: granulated sugar, finely grated lime zest, finely grated orange zest- Orange twist or fresh cranberries for garnish
1. Make the citrus sugarIn a small bowl, combine the sugar, lime zest, and orange zest. Mix well.
1. Rim the glass Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with a lime wedge. Spread the citrus sugar on a small plate and dip the rim of the glass into the sugar.
1. Combine ingredientsIn a shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
1. ShakeShake well until thoroughly chilled.
StrainStrain into the prepared martini glass
GarnishGarnish with an orange twist, rosemary sprig, or fresh cranberries
Enjoy!
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