Cosmopolitan Punch Food

CRANBERRY COSMO PUNCH

Steps:

• For the mulled cranberry juice: Combine the cranberry juice, brown sugar, cloves, star anise and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator to cool completely. Strain just before using.
• For the punch: Combine the vodka, triple sec and 4 1/2 cups of the mulled cranberry juice in a large punch bowl over ice or a juice ice mold (see Cook's Note). Stir to combine. Garnish with the orange twist if using.

REFRESHING COSMOPOLITAN

Steps:

• Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the vodka, juices and Triple Sec. Cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish as desired.

COSMOPOLITAN COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine vodka, lime juice, triple sec, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with a lime wedge.

COSMOPOLITAN COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
• To make the garnish: hold a 3cm round piece of orange zest about 10cm above your cosmo and very carefully wave it over a lit match or lighter flame. Bend the outer edge of the zest in towards the flame so that the orange oils are released, then drop the zest into your drink.

SPARKLING COSMO PUNCH

Steps:

• Fill a martini pitcher or jar halfway with ice, then stir together the cranberry juice, gin, orange liqueur and lime juice. Strain into another pitcher and keep chilled.
• To serve, fill a flute three-quarters of the way with the cranberry base. Top with the cava and drop in an orange garnish.

WATERMELON COSMO PUNCH

Steps:

• Heat 1 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved; cool. Puree 6 cups chopped seedless watermelon in a blender. Pour 3 cups of the watermelon puree into a pitcher; add 3 cups vodka, 1 cup fresh lime juice (from about 10 limes) and 1 cup of the simple syrup. Serve over ice and garnish with mint. Serves 8 to 10.

COSMO FRUIT PUNCH

Steps:

• In a pitcher or punch bowl, combine cranberry juice and limeade concentrate. Slowly pour lemon-lime beverage down side of pitcher. Add vodka and liqueur; stir gently to mix.
• Serve over ice. If desired, garnish each servince with lime or orange slices.

COSMOPOLITAN'S BY THE PITCHER

Steps:

• Blend cranberry juice, vodka, Grand Marnier and lime juice. If you desire 'fizz' add one cup of club soda. Taste and if you prefer add the rest of the club soda.
• It is best to refrigerate all ingredients before mixing. You may add ice if cesired to the pitcher, stir briskly and serve.