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Christmas Cosmopolitan To Warm Your Holidays

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Upgrade your holiday hosting with this festive twist on the classic Cosmopolitan.

While the traditional Cosmo is a year-round favorite, this Christmas Cosmo riff brings the flavors of the season to your glass. By swapping the usual simple syrup for a homemade rich rosemary syrup and upping the cranberry profile, we create a cocktail that smells like a winter forest and tastes like holiday cheer. It’s the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and herbal and it looks stunning with a snowy sugared rim.

What You'll Need

  • 1.5 oz Vodka (Citron or plain)
  • 0.75 oz Triple Sec (or Cointreau)
  • 0.5 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 0.5 oz Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • Garnish: Fresh Rosemary sprig, Cranberries, Lime wheel
  • Ice: Cubed for shaking

Prep Time

  • Prep: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 1 Cocktail
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The Rosemary Simple Syrup (Make Ahead)

Before you start shaking, you’ll need this herbaceous cordial ready.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2-3 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
  3. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove rosemary and strain if necessary. Let cool completely.

(Note: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!)

rosemary simple syrup cooking in a saucepan

How to Make It

1. Chill & Combine

Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes. Add the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, rosemary syrup, and fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker.

2. The Shake

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the tin is frosty.

3. Strain & Garnish

Strain the mixture into your chilled glass. Add a sprig of rosemary (give it a clap between your hands first to release the oils!), a few fresh cranberries, and a lime wheel.