VMBURNS: Nothing says summer like a pretty pink Cosmopolitan Cocktail. This one is super easy and great for relaxing on the deck after firing up the grill. Yeah, I still don't have a martini glass, but the Cosmo still tasted great.
CLASSIC COSMOPOLITAN
- INGREDIENTS
2 Ounces Vodka
1 1/2 Cointreau or Orange liqueur
1 Ounces Cranberry Juice
1 Tablespoon Lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake to combine and strain into a glass.
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Back when I was a kid and folks didn't grill once (or more) a week, Memorial Day was usually the first time to grill and was like a statement that summer was almost here. While we, like so many, grill often and all through the year, Memorial Day is still something on the grill usually accompanied by potato salad and hopefully homemade ice cream. Not to break with tradition, this year hubby's got a pork shoulder that he's going to smoke while I fix the sides of the standard potato salad and possibly baked beans. Glad that the homemade ice cream is easier to make now with the attachment to my Kitchenaid mixer. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the CLASSIC COSMOPOLITAN recipe!
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Ribs, potato salad and baked beans sounds great. FYI - I used to work for Whirlpool/KitchenAid and I love my stand mixer. I don't have the ice cream attachment, but I do like the pasta attachments.
DeleteHappy Memorial Day love the recipe for the Cosmo. Deborah
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deborah. Happy Memorial Day to you, too.
DeleteMy grill died awhile back and I have not been willing to spend the crazy amount of money they want for a new one. Hot weather (I live in the desert where we are now experiencing those fun triple digit temps.) means an onslaught of salads. I'm thinking Mediterranean Shrimp Salad sounds pretty tasty for this weekend. Happy Memorial Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me how easy Cosmos are to make! It's a sunny day here in Santa Cruz, so perhaps for cocktail hour tonight?
ReplyDeleteSo simple and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteTry it with freshly squeezed juice.