drink essentials: christmas cosmopolitan
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.
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serves
3
prep time
5 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
Ingredients For drink essentials: christmas cosmopolitan
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- THE RIM
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2 Tbspgranulated sugar
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2 Tbspsalt, kosher variety, fine grind
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1lime wedge
- THE DRINK
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1 ccranberry juice
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6 oztequila
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4 oztriple sec
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3 Tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
- ADDITIONAL ITEMS
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ice, as needed
- OPTIONAL ITEMS
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whole cranberries, frozen
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mint, for garnish
How To Make drink essentials: christmas cosmopolitan
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1PREP/PREPARE -
2Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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3If you are using the cranberries, add them to the freezer about an hour before serving.
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4Combine the salt and sugar in a small dish.
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5Wet the rim of the glasses with the lime wedge, and then dip into the salt/sugar mixture.
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6Combine the drink ingredients into a pitcher and stir to combine.
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7PLATE/PRESENT
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8You 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.
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9Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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