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Brazilian Cosmopolitan
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Brazilian Cosmopolitan
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 oz | Cachaça |
| 5⁄6 oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Cranberry juice (sweetened) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
The distinctive character of cachaça bursts through the fruit in this twist on the contemporary classic.
History:
For more recipes, origins and history behind the Cosmopolitan cocktail, see our Cosmopolitan page.
Nutrition:
One serving of Brazilian Cosmopolitan contains 146 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 14.7% alc./vol. (14.7° proof)
- 16.2 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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