Ingredients

  • 1 ozcitrus vodka
  • ½ ozcognac
  • ¾ ozCointreau
  • 1 ozcranberry juice
  • ½ ozfresh lime juice
  • ¼ ozfalernum
  • 🍋rosemary sprig and sugared cranberries(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and sugared cranberries.

📜 History

The Christmas Cosmopolitan evolved as bartenders sought to give the iconic 1990s cocktail a seasonal twist. Adding cognac provides warmth and depth, while falernum contributes holiday spice notes. The result maintains the elegance of the original while adding festive complexity.

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