Recipe: Alex's Cosmo a la Johansson's

This is a cosmopolitan whose flavor is similar to the best cosmopolitan cocktail I've had - at Johansson's Dining House's pub (called the Two Headed Pheasant Draught House and Pub, technically, but much easier to say "Johansson's Upstairs"), by the (now retired) awesome bartender, Nick.

What makes this cosmo different from most is the slightly higher ratio of lime juice. This greater amount balances out the vodka, giving the cocktail a smoother finish.

I'll be honest... I'm not much of a cocktail "snob" - I really have no problem with things such as Rose's Lime Juice and purchasing sour mix (whatever makes things easier!), especially for this kind of "low-end" cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1 oz citrus vodka
• .5 oz Triple Sec
• .75 oz Rose's Lime Juice
• .75 oz cranberry cocktail

Method

1. Combine ingredients and shake over ice until metal has frosted.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass
3. If desired, garnish with lime wedge.

Comments

The citrus vodka is necessary for this drink to have the proper flavor. Aside from that, you may use any sort of citrus vodka, though since this isn't a high-end drink, I tend to stick to the lower-quality ones. I use Smirnoff for a small group or Barton's if it's a large party. This is a perfect "cheap" cocktail that tastes great, if you want to throw a large gig.