 Inspired by the holidays, this winter white cosmo is a seasonal take on the classic cosmopolitan.
Simply mix citron vodka with white cranberry juice, cointreau, and a hint of fresh lime.
Traditionally you would serve these in a martini glass, but if you’re too clumsy to hold it properly (like me…) just use one of those chic stemless glasses instead. Pour over ice and no one will know the difference!
Garnish these festive tipples with sugar covered cranberries and sprigs of fragrant mint. For a party, make a big batch in advance and chill until ready to serve.
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winter white cosmo
- Yield: 1
- Category: Cocktails
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
3 oz. citron vodka
1 oz. white cranberry juice
1/2 oz. cointreau
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Garnish
Fresh mint leaves
Sugar covered cranberries*
Red toothpicks or wooden skewers
*Substitute with frozen cranberries or raspberries
Instructions
Fill a small glass with ice.Combine the cocktail ingredients and mix well. Adjust with extra lime or cranberry juice to suit your taste. There should be a fine balance between sweet & tart. Alternatively, you can shake up your ingredients with ice and strain into chilled martini glasses.
For the garnish, skewer mint sprigs and sugar covered cranberries (2) onto a toothpick. Place on the rim of the glass (not in the drink) so that the sugar doesn’t melt. Let your guests use it to stir their cocktail. *See note below. Serve straight away!
Notes
* You might find that toothpicks are too short to balance on the rim of your glass. Substitute with wooden skewers instead. Cut them down to your desired size and proceed with the garnish.
Comments
Kristina says
Do you have the recipe to make a large batch of these?
Brooke says
Is the cranberry simple syrup used in the cosmo?
Janice says
Maybe I missed it in the cosmo recipe but where do you add the cranberry infused simple syrup that is left from making the sugared cranberries? I hope to serve this tomorrow eve.
Nicholas of Food For Thought says
Oh Wow. Definitely saving this up for my next christmas gathering. Maybe I’ll try it out much sooner. Winter is coming… at some point.
Angie Strother says
Emilie,
These look amazing! I’m going to have to try them, I know I’ve seen white cranberry juice at the store. How do you sugar the cranberries? I’ve never done that. Cheers and God Bless
Emilie says
Hello Angie! Thank you! Yes, you’ll find white cranberry juice at the grocery store especially this time of year. I think Ocean Spray makes one. Here’s my link for the cranberries:https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2012/12/how-to-make-sugar-covered-cranberries/ The tutorial will give you plenty of info- they’re easy to make, and both tart and sweet! Enjoy & have a wonderful holiday! :)
Alissabeth says
Made these before and love them, however was never able to find the white. It works with regular cranberry, but it’s not quite the same.
Emilie says
Hi there! Yeah, the white cranberry has been a little difficulty to find. I was able to pick it up in my local grocery store, but as I mentioned (above) it might be a seasonal thing. I’m glad you liked the recipe (w/ regular cran.) Thanks for stopping by :)
susan theriault says
I can’t find white cranberry juice anywhere!
6 stores!!!!!
Emilie says
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I was able to find it in my regular grocery store, but it might be a seasonal thing. You can always go back to using regular cranberry juice if you have to ( I know that defeats the whole ‘white’ thing…) Maybe sub with prosecco or apple juice and a splash of regular cranberry? If you have any questions, let me know! Good luck :)
Emilie says
PS- I used Ocean Spray brand.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
I’m having a cocktail party this weekend and these would be perfect as I know there are cosmo drinkers in the crowd. Love your pretty presentation and also the post on the sugared cranberries.
Emilie says
Thank you so much!!! To save on time, you can make a big batch of these cosmos in advance (no ice) and start pouring when your guests arrive. Have a wonderful party! Thanks for stopping by :)
Mrs Mulberry says
Wow, what a gorgeous drink. It looks so fresh and reviving, perfect for a hot summery Sydney Christmas day! I think this will be featuring on our menu ; )
★★★★★
Emilie says
Thanks Mrs. M! I think anything on your Christmas menu will be fabulous ;)
Christin@FortMillSCLiving says
What a beautiful drink! Love the efect of the ment and sugared cranberries.
Emilie says
Thanks Christin! Festive isn’t it? If you can’t find fresh cranberries, raspberries make a great substitute :)
Anne @GtSlamseysFarm says
That looks so enticing. I don’t think we have white cranberry juice over here – I shall have to make a thorough search next time I shop.
Emilie says
Hopefully you’ll find some Ann! I mentioned to Susan (below) that I was able to find it in my regular grocery store, but that it might be a seasonal item. Although I haven’t done it myself, maybe sub with some prosecco or apple juice & regular cranberry for something different. You could always make the regular version as well. Cheers!
Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen says
These are so pretty, I like this sort of glass too, it’s more Christmasy than a martini glass. I have guests tomorrow night, I might have to make a big jug of these! xx
Emilie says
If you still ended up making these, I hope they came out good (…sorry, a little late in my reply)! All the best Smidge! xx
Barbara Stabiner says
Heck…I’m on it!!!
Emilie says
Ha ha… thanks Barb!