Cosmocello
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When it’s very hot outside, I need something cold to drink and red wine is usually out of the picture. Last year when the mercury went above 35ºC/95ºF for over 3 months, I mixed a lot of cold cocktails. Here’s one of them… my Cosmocello!
Initially this drink was made with 7Up® and it was refreshing. One day though, as I started prepping my “cocktail”, I realized I was out of 7Up®. I didn’t feel like going to the grocery store although it’s only a 5 minute walk to get there (it was too hot outside), therefore I had to reinvent my Cosmocello with another ingredient. To my great satisfaction and surprise, this modification made the drink taste even better!
I use Limoncello liqueur in this cocktail recipe. For those of you who are not familiar with it, it’s a popular Italian liqueur made with lemons. You can easily find it at any liqueur store. I like to make my own so here’s the link for the recipe… Homemade Limoncello Liqueur.
This Cosmocello is refreshing but not too sweet – I’m not a fan of sweet cocktails anyway. My mixology concoction delivers that perfect balance; not too sweet with a hint of tartness. I like to make it in a red wine glass but any tall glass should work just fine. Garnished with a lemon wedge, this is a great drink to serve your friends at your next backyard party. Who knew that laziness can sometimes deliver something as good as this refreshing drink!
Cheers!
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– Blood Orange Martini
– Blackberry Mojito
– Spanish Sangria
– Golden Sunset
– Mixed Berry Margarita
– Chocolate Grasshopper Martini
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Cosmocello
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Ingredients
- 4 large ice cubes
- 1 ounce Limoncello liqueur see Recipe
- 1 cup cold cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 large lemon wedge, for garnish
Directions
- In a tall glass or a red wine glass, add ice cubes, limoncello and cranberry. Fill it up with white wine and add a slice of lemon. Serve immediately.
Notes
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