Jul
2012
Cosmollini
I love a fancy cocktail. When I’m out at a restaurant, it is nice to find a menu with a selection of libations I do not normally enjoy at home. However, sometimes those complicated cocktails are difficult to recreate. Most of the time, I end up sticking to a glass of wine or a gin and tonic when I’m in the comfort of my own home…because I’m lazy.
The one martini I sometimes whip up at home is a Cosmopolitan – the ingredients are simple and I always have all of them on hand anyway. However, I’m not going to be talking about a Cosmopolitan today. I want to introduce you to a new cocktail favorite of mine: the Cosmollini. And I promise you, it is not much more complicated to create, and it is very delicious!
And it’s pretty too! That never hurts…
Basically, the cocktail is a mashup of a Cosmopolitan and a Bellini – if you’re a fan of both drinks, then you will be very pleased!
The ingredients and steps are simple:
Cosmollini
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Cointreau
1 oz cranberry juice
1 oz peach puree
Ice cubes
Sparkling wine or champagne, to top
Instructions
1. First, create the peach puree. Slice a fresh peach into chunks and place in a food processor with 1 tsp of sugar. Blend until liquified. The puree of one peach should be enough to create about 6 Cosmollinis. Store extra puree in the refrigerator.
2. Add ice cubes, vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and peach puree to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds. Strain equally into 2 martini glasses.
3. Pour a splash of sparkling wine or champagne on top of each martini (about 1 ounce). Sip and enjoy!
I love the Cosmollini recipe for it’s simplicity! The peach puree adds a nice touch to the regular flavor of a Cosmopolitan, and the champagne floater on top adds a nice fizzy punch. If you’re just going to be making a small batch of these martinis at home, I would suggest purchasing a miniature bottle of champagne/prosecco instead of a full sized one – they are the perfect size for topping cocktails!
So tell me – what is your favorite “fancy” cocktail to order?
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Kim
July 9, 2012 at 10:05 am (345 days ago)I’m going to give this drink a try! My favorite cocktail out is a Dark & Stormy – just rum, ginger beer & lime. If I’m going to be ordering more than one, I have a glass of champagne or a vodka soda.
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Amanda
July 9, 2012 at 10:41 am (345 days ago)Mmm that sounds fantastic!
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Sandy a la Mode
July 9, 2012 at 1:15 pm (345 days ago)oh yes, this is MY kind of drink!!
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kjpugs
July 10, 2012 at 8:47 am (344 days ago)Oh yum anything with a splash of champagne is a wonderful choice, my favorite!!! I will have to try this!
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Katie
July 12, 2012 at 4:12 pm (341 days ago)I agree – I am always drawn to those on a menu for some reason!
Megan
July 12, 2012 at 1:19 pm (342 days ago)This drink looks amazing. Anything with Vodka and some bubbles is a sure winner. Great, now I want a drink and it’s only 1:20
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Katie
July 12, 2012 at 4:18 pm (341 days ago)Something to look forward to for after 5pm