Pale refreshment awaits you in the form of a chilled and crisp White Cosmopolitan cocktail.
The penthouse was now devoid of all of our guests. The fancy, the important, the arrogant… all of them were present, and every single one was exhausting. Especially when it came to the cocktails they would order and constantly talk about. Of course, they all wanted their tipples served in martini glassware, but not one of them wanted an actual Gin or Vodka Martini to drink.
Instead, they all wanted beverages of every fruity stripe, which was fine. But no two requests were alike, and we spent the whole night asking “what kind of schnapps?” or “is Lillet Blanc okay?” because Kina Lillet doesn’t exist anymore… If the ask was odd or obscure, it was hoisted upon us, and our home bar. At one point, somebody grabbed me and simply said “Harvey Wallbanger“, and the person they were with corrected them to inform them that wasn’t my name.
Alas, all nights come to an end, and our little slice of paradise atop the tallest building in the city was now quiet, leaving only us and a plethora of dirty martini glasses strewn about. Tomorrow this will be cleaned. Tonight, however, we toast with a White Cosmopolitan. The tart, sweet tang of the lime juice and triple sec, coupled with the bite of a fine, silky vodka, seemed an apt way to sip the rest of this soirée away, finished with white cranberry juice to give this potion its pale, delicious complexion.
If everyone had only asked us for this concoction this evening, we might have actually been able to figure out who everybody was.
What is the best vodka to use in a White Cosmopolitan?
To help the cranberry and lime juice shine, along with the triple sec, we’ll want a nice, velvety-textured vodka as our spirit base. Go with a flavorless and clean variety, like a Grey Goose, Belvedere, Chopin, or Hard Cut, a newer American vodka. The creamy mouthfeel and smooth, warm finish will ensure your cocktail is a balanced one without the harsh edge that comes from using a lesser quality alcohol.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce white cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, white cranberry juice, triple sec, and fresh lime juice.
- Shake well and strain the drink into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
Chill a martini or cocktail coupe in the freezer for up to 30 minutes ahead of pouring and drinking. Before your first sip, garnish with a lemon twist.
What is the best cranberry juice to use?
This cocktail will feature an opaque, almost milky color and have a milder taste compared to a usual cranberry mixture, because of the white cranberry juice used. Find an unsweetened, organic variety when shopping to ensure the purest melding of elements when you craft tonight’s recipe.
Similar cocktails to the White Cosmopolitan
Looking for something elegant, sophisticated, and preferably served in a long-stemmed glass? But you want said libation to be sweet and palatable for sensitive taste buds? Some classic tipples are too strong in their flavor profile, so here are a few softer—yet no less potent—sippers.
- Cosmopolitan – The popular pink potion still holds sway on many nights out.
- Tay-Tini – Of course, Taylor Swift has her own version of the Cosmo.
- French Blonde – This satisfying concoction is fresh, floral and tart.
- Aperol Cosmopolitan – Make your next Cosmo a mellow, orange and citrusy one.
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