Cosmo – Rita Recipe

Cosmo – Rita Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice water while you mix the cocktail. On a small plate, spread the salt or Tajín. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into the salt/Tajín to coat. Discard the ice water from the glass and set the glass aside to chill.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients

   Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with fresh ice. Add 2 oz citrus vodka, 1 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz cranberry juice, and 0.25 oz agave syrup (if using).

3. 3

   Shake

   Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes very cold and the drink is well-chilled and slightly diluted.

4. 4

   Double strain and serve

   Discard ice from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail (through the shaker’s strainer and a fine-mesh strainer if available) into the prepared glass to remove small ice shards and any pulp. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim.

5. 5

   Serve immediately while cold. Tasting notes: bright citrus and cranberry with a salted rim that links a Margarita-style finish to the classic Cosmo profile.