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Christmas Cosmopolitan

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (144)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
2⁄3 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Falernum liqueur
1 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of rosemary sprig and dried cranberries.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Rosemary sprig spiked with dried cranberries.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Christmas Cosmopolitan contains 162 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 14.78% alc./vol. (29.55° proof)
  • 16.6 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in November 2020 by yours truly, and revisited with a brandy base in November 2023. The original 2020 recipe:
30ml (1oz) Vodka
20ml (⅔oz) Triple sec
10ml (⅓oz) Falernum
45ml (1½oz) Cranberry juice
15ml (½oz) Lime juice

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Review

A brandy-based Cosmo with a hint of mellow warming Christmasy spice.

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Dimal
Maybe the Cognac is a little lost, but eitherway, absolutely delicious. The spice really adds wonderful complexity to the typical Cosmo template.
score: 1
Matt Premium Member
Much bettter than a vodka based Cosmo (IMO). Nice light pink color. Lime juice is prominent and maybe too much (perhaps 7.5 - 10 ml instead), with nice smooth backbone of cognac and Cointreau - this doesn't present as boozy at all. Barely any impact from the falernum (I used Taylor's Velvet) - maybe boost to 15 ml to get some seasonal spice.
score: 2
jill andrews
Still aethetically celebratory but I feel improved by the rich roundness provided by the cognac. Lovely!
score: 1
Fionn Wilkinson
A bit sweet, a bit tart, and good for guests who like a more mild cocktail. Tempted to swap the cognac for armagnac or calvados, or the falernum for allspice dram— just to see what happens..
score: 1
Erik Maloney
Quite good, but the flavor of the cognac risks getting buried, although the warmth comes through nicely. Think on balance I prefer the Christmas Daiquiri, one of my favorites. (Typo sidenote: "cognac" is currently spelled "coganc" on the default Remy Martin brand.)
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks, Erik. Cognac now corrected.
score: 0
John CARR Premium Member
Sarah says: like a Cosmo up front, then more richness and depth come through. Loved the rosemary garnish.

John says: loved the use cognac for rounded wintertiness, and falernum spice. Very drinkable.
score: 1
Mark Renfrow
I have developed the "Pomopolitan" for Christmas parties - 1-1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, 2 oz Pom, 1 oz Cointreau, lime wheel garnish, shaken and strained individually if a small group. The batch version is stirred, put in the freezer and includes a small amount of water. (Recipe for 12 servings available).

It's a red and green wonder and can be self served, doesn't require ice, and looks great in your favorite coupe!
score: 1
Ernst Lindhout
I used falernum syrup and cranberry compote liqueur (wijnant focking - amsterdam). I guess it gives a bit more cranberry forward cosmo. Taste is punchy sour and sweet with a decent cognac base (Montifaud VS)
score: 3
Gillian Williams
Wow! Perfect Christmas cocktail, very, very drinkable .
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
A 4.375 on my in-the-moment scale. Something I immediately thought of adding sparkling wine to and/or making a punch with. Good sips.
score: 0

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