While ordering one can feel like a throwback to the late ’90s, it turns out there’s a reason for its popularity—this is a fun, zippy little drink, equal parts tart, sweet, and bracing!
A Delicious Update to the Cosmo
A traditional Cosmo is composed of vodka, lime juice, Cointreau, and cranberry juice. This blueberry and pomegranate version is smoother and juicier, but just as enjoyable! Blueberry and pomegranate make a really lovely flavor combination. Both fruits have sweet-tart dimensions that complement each other nicely. Here, that ripe, juicy berry flavor brings a new angle to the classic Cosmo, while honoring the spirit of the original.
Which Vodka to Use
I like Tito’s for this cocktail (it’s my go-to vodka), but any moderately priced vodka will do.
Muddle Your Blueberries, Then Double Strain
To really make this drink extra fresh and original, muddle your blueberries first using a muddler, then double strain to keep bits of blueberry gunk from ruining the aesthetic of your drink. (If you don’t care about blueberry gunk, feel free to single strain.) A double strain involves straining your drink through both a traditional cocktail strainer (the strainer on your shaker, or a Hawthorne strainer if you’re using a Boston shaker), and also a fine strainer. For the fine strainer, you can use one specifically designed for cocktails, but a tea strainer will also do nicely. Bonus: This technique not only removes pulp from your drink; it also impresses your friends!
More Fresh and Fruity Cocktails to Try
Watermelon Pitcher Margaritas Sparkling Strawberry Sangria Pomegranate Paloma Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mixed Berry Sangria
