Metropolitan

Serve in a Martini glass...
1	fl oz	Raspberry flavoured vodka
1	fl oz	Triple sec liqueur
1½	fl oz	Cranberry juice
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
¼	fl oz	Rose's lime cordial

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist (flamed)

Comment:

A Cosmo with more than a hint of blackcurrant.

About:

Created in 1993 by Chuck Coggins at Marion's Continental Restaurant & Lounge, New York City. Marion's was originally opened in 1950 by fashion model Marion Nagy, who came to the States after seeking asylum while swimming for Hungary in the Paris Peace Games after WWII.

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