Katie’s Cosmopolitan Recipe (Edit recipe)

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This rum cosmopolitan is a bright, citrus forward cocktail made with white rum, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, a little simple syrup, and a salt sugar rim. It keeps the clean structure of the classic cosmo but swaps vodka for rum, adding subtle sweetness and extra zing from the salt. Naturally gluten free and dairy free, this recipe is great for hosting those with food intolerances.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

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INGREDIENTS

13

Serves: 1

Ingredients

Cocktail

2 oz Rum, White Rum
1 oz Cranberry Juice, Unsweetened
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Simple Syrup
1 cup Ice Cubes, for shaking

Salt Sugar Rim

1 Tbsp Granulated White Sugar
1 tsp Kosher Salt

Garnishes

1 sprig Rosemary, Fresh, Thyme, Sage, and Lavender all work!
1 Lemon, one lemon round
1 Ice Cubes, Large for serving, or fill glass 3/4 of the way with smaller ice cubes.

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Place cocktail glasses in the freezer.
Make the simple syrup. In a small microwave safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring in-between until the sugar fully dissolves. Let cool completely. This yields about 1/2 cup simple syrup, enough for four cocktails.
Juice the lemons. Squeeze fresh lemons until you have 1 ounce of juice per cocktail. Strain to remove pulp and seeds. Slice one thin lemon round per cocktail and set aside for garnish.
Prepare the rim mixture. On a small plate, mix 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Set aside.
Shake the cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. For one cocktail, add:2 ounces white rum, 1 ounce cranberry juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds, until well chilled and condensation appears on the outside of the shaker.
Lightly brush the rim of each chilled glass with lemon juice or simple syrup, then dip into the sugar salt mixture.
Add a large ice cube or fill 3/4 of the way with whichever ice you have on hand.
Pour cocktail into the prepared glass and top with a lemon round and sprig of rosemary.
Enjoy!

Notes

Batch if needed. You can shake up to two cocktails at a time by doubling the measurements. For four cocktails, either shake two double batches or combine all ingredients in a large pitcher with ice, stir well, and strain into glasses immediately.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	288
Fat:	0 g
Carbohydrates:	36 g
Protein:	0 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	1141 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	32 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.