Makes 1 cocktail
This fruity cocktail combines raspberry with the traditional flavors of a cosmopolitan.
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) citrus-flavored vodka
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) raspberry-flavored vodka
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Chambord
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe below)
2 tablespoons cranberry juice
Raspberries, for garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add vodkas, Chambord, lime juice, simple syrup, and cranberry juice. Shake or stir until well chilled. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with raspberries; serve.
Simple Syrup
Makes 1 1/3 cup
This syrup can be stored in the refrigerator indefinitely.
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Ice water for bath
In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and set over ice bath until room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
