White Cosmopolitans
White Cosmopolitans: A smooth twist on the classic made with white cranberry juice.
When I entertain, I love to have a festive cocktail, and this exquisite Cosmopolitan recipe fits the bill perfectly. Top with fresh cranberries for a holiday specialty drink!
Cocktail Day
Welcome to Cocktail Day, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic, Liz of That Skinny Chick Can Bake, and Donna of Cookistry. We are raising our glasses to toast you all with some unique and delicious cocktails and mocktails in anticipation of the Big Game and Valentine’s Day.
Tips for Making a Festive Holiday Cocktail
My real-life friends know I get pretty loopy if I drink more than one glass of wine, one of the perils of being a skinny chick. But when I entertain, I love to have a festive, specialty cocktail. These exquisite white cosmopolitans are a twist on the classic cosmopolitan cocktail, which contains vodka, lime juice, and orange liqueur like Cointreau or Grand Marnier, and vodka.
- For martinis, these babies are so smooth and tasty. Just be sure to use a top-shelf vodka and a lovely orange liqueur.
- The white cranberry juice can be difficult to locate, but worth the extra stop at your larger grocery store.
- These white cosmos are clear and rather lackluster without a garnish. A slice of lime, some fresh cranberries, or even Martha Stewart’s idea of a small white orchid (make sure it is pesticide-free) make for a much more festive cocktail!
- When serving a potent cocktail like these cosmopolitans, make sure to have plenty of munchies available to slow absorption.
White Cosmopolitans
I’m delighted to be joining up with some of my blogger pals today to share cocktail recipes…just in time for your Super Bowl festivities. I’ve had these White Cosmopolitans in my files for over a decade.
I spotted them on Martha Stewart’s website, garnished with a simple, small white orchid. That spectacular image stayed with me for years.
Now I’m thrilled to know that these white cosmopolitans taste as marvelous as they look. But beware, as with all martinis, they pack a punch. So please sip responsibly.
More Festive Cocktails
Depending on the season or occasion, there’s always an opportunity to serve a festive, specialty cocktail.
- Blood Orange Old Fashioned by Kelly Bakes
- Caipirinhas
- St. Germain Gin and Tonic
- Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
- Peach Bellinis are an Italian classic
- Hawaiian Sunset Cocktail transports you to the tropics
- Fresh Peach Margaritas are a delightful summer cocktail
- Grand Marnier Mimosas are fun for a celebratory brunch
- French 75 Champagne Cocktail is my new favorite cocktail
- More Cocktail Recipes
You may need these supplies to make this White Cosmopolitans recipe:
White Cosmopolitans
A gorgeous cosmo made with white cranberry juice! Adapted from Martha Stewart
Ingredients
- 1 cup white cranberry juice
- 4 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces Cointreau
- Garnish of choice, cranberries, lime or edible flowers
Instructions
- Add juice, vodka, and Cointreau to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into two martini glasses.
- Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 cocktailAmount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3gSugar: 22gProtein: 1g
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38 Comments on “White Cosmopolitans”
I love how it turned out! The combination of flavors is so good!
This is such an elegant cocktail! It is bright and fresh and perfect for a special dinner!
I get something like this at a restaurant I love and then they closed! Now I can make one for myself at home!!!
This is one of favorite cocktails, it’s perfectly balanced.
First? Where was I that I didn’t see this and second? Why wasn’t I invited? I worked hard for that title of booze Queen!! 🙂
I just made a cocktail the other day that called for white cranberry juice; so exasperating trying to find it! So I left a message on the Ocean Spray Facebook page and they gave me a link to their store locator where you can search for which store has which product. Of course it was the only store I hadn’t tried!
Beautiful cocktail Liz and I now have the goods!
I just keep looking at this and smiling. It’s such a great drink, so pretty. Thanks again for doing this with me. I’m so happy we did this. I appreciate all the help.
When I saw the first photo, my first thought was “everybody in the pool!” those are happy cranberries there 😉
I’ve never had a white cosmo, but I might have to try it very soon.
How beautiful! We love white cosmos, maybe even with a touch of St. Germaine. 😉
I’m an “Old Fashion” kinda gal. 🙂
A classic margarita with really good ingredients!
Lizzie, you’ve knocked another out of the park, this looks fab!
Liz, your cocktail looks absolutely delicious! Yours is the first post I’ve read and now I see what a failure I am! I won’t go into the embarrassing details of my derailment but I appreciate your support and encouragement. It kept me from jumping off a tall building:) I am seeking help and hope to learn a few things so that I can participate in these things without embarrassing myself or descending into a shame spiral of self recrimination! Thanks for putting up with me!
Margarita!!!
I don’t I think I’ve ever seen white cranberry juice Liz. This cocktail looks so good. I love this cocktail event that’s going on. So much fun to follow!
This is definitely going on my Valentine/Birthday dinner for sous chef list!