The classic drink from the ’90s is making a comeback! (Though is it really gone?) These Batch Metropolis This is a fun drink to make if you’re hosting a group of girlfriends at home for drinks and apps, a spring brunch, or a mahjong night.
Who doesn’t love Microcosm? With its pretty pink hue and tart flavor, it’s a fan favorite for a reason. Instead of spending an entire evening at the bar measuring and shaking a bunch of different drinks, make a big jar of Cosmo mix a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Whenever someone wants a drink, all you need to do is pour some of the mixture into a cocktail shaker, add some ice cubes, and shake until very cold.
If you can get your hands on some dehydrated lime wedges, they make such a cute and unexpected garnish, but otherwise, a classic lime twist will do the trick too!
raw material:
- vodka
- cranberry juice
- Cointreau
- freshly squeezed lime juice
- Dehydrated lime wheel, for consumption
Step by step:
Step One: Mix the Base
In a large pitcher, combine vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice. Mix well.
Step 2: Cover and refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until very cold.
Step 3: Shake well and serve
To make a drink, pour 1/2 cup of the mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Decorate with a dehydrated lime wheel or twist.
Recipe FAQ:
Cointreau is a French orange-flavored liqueur, a version of triple sec. If you don’t have a stash of wine in your bar, any type of triple sec will do!
If you’re throwing a party, you need to make these batch cosmopolitans! Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think.
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Batch Metropolis
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raw material
- 2 cup vodka
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup Cointreau
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- dehydrated lime wheel, for service
instruct
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In a large pitcher, combine vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice. Mix well.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until very cold.
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To make a drink, pour 1/2 cup of the mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Decorate with a dehydrated lime wheel or twist.
Nutrition
Food photography and styling by Eat Love Eats.
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