Tip: Scaling up my Cosmo Recipe

I often make a large batch of my Cosmo recipe for use at parties and assorted get-togethers. My general mode of employing a large batch is to mix up the ingredients, then shake up a measured amount for each cocktail.

The last time, I knew I wouldn't be able to stand by the cocktails all night shaking them, and so I just put it in a beverage dispenser and off I went. I remember thinking that it seemed a little stronger than it should be, and I recently found out why - I forgot the water that gets into the drink from shaking it with ice.

The Bar Mix Master indicates that a cocktail is composed of about 1/4 - 1/3 water, which needs to be factored into the large-scale cocktail recipe.

Since Cosmos are shaken a lot, I would go for a 1/3-part water ratio.

So, if we're going to make a quart (32 oz) of Cosmo, here's the recipe:

Ingredients

• 10 oz Water
• 7 oz Citrus vodka
• 4 oz Triple Sec
• 5.5 oz Sweetened Lime Juice
• 5.5 oz Cranberry Cocktail

Method

Combine ingredients in container, shake to mix, and refrigerate until chilled.