DRINK ESSENTIALS: CHRISTMAS COSMOPOLITAN

Drink Essentials: Christmas Cosmopolitan image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE RIM
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1 lime wedge
THE DRINK
1 c cranberry juice
6 oz tequila
4 oz triple sec
3 Tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
ice, as needed
OPTIONAL ITEMS
whole cranberries, frozen
mint, for garnish

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
3. If you are using the cranberries, add them to the freezer about an hour before serving.
4. Combine the salt and sugar in a small dish.
5. Wet the rim of the glasses with the lime wedge, and then dip into the salt/sugar mixture.
6. Combine the drink ingredients into a pitcher and stir to combine.
7. PLATE/PRESENT
8. You have two choices for serving. You can add the drink mixture to a blender with ice, and serve it up like a slushy, or you can add some ice cubes to a glass and then pour over the ice. If you are using them, garnish with some of the frozen cranberries and mint. Enjoy.
9. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.