Christmas Cosmopolitan By The Pitcher Recipes

CHRISTMAS COSMOPOLITAN

Steps:

• To make the Rosemary infused vodka, coarsely chop 1 bunch of rosemary and put it in a fifth of vodka overnight and then strain out the rosemary.
• To make the drink, shake all the liquids in a cocktail shaker and then strain into a martini glass.
• Garnish with 1 cranberry and a little sprig of rosemary which will float at the top of the glass and look very Christmas-y.

COSMOPOLITAN'S BY THE PITCHER

Steps:

• Blend cranberry juice, vodka, Grand Marnier and lime juice. If you desire 'fizz' add one cup of club soda. Taste and if you prefer add the rest of the club soda.
• It is best to refrigerate all ingredients before mixing. You may add ice if cesired to the pitcher, stir briskly and serve.

CHRISTMAS COSMOPOLITAN BY THE PITCHER

Steps:

• Fill a large pitcher 3/4 full with crushed ice. Combine cranberry juice, simple syrup, gin, and lemon juice. Serve chilled over ice.
• Garnish with cranberry-embellished rosemary sprigs, if desired.

DRINK ESSENTIALS: CHRISTMAS COSMOPOLITAN

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 3. If you are using the cranberries, add them to the freezer about an hour before serving.
• 4. Combine the salt and sugar in a small dish.
• 5. Wet the rim of the glasses with the lime wedge, and then dip into the salt/sugar mixture.
• 6. Combine the drink ingredients into a pitcher and stir to combine.
• 7. PLATE/PRESENT
• 8. You have two choices for serving. You can add the drink mixture to a blender with ice, and serve it up like a slushy, or you can add some ice cubes to a glass and then pour over the ice. If you are using them, garnish with some of the frozen cranberries and mint. Enjoy.
• 9. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.