Elderflower Cosmopolitan
A floral upgrade to the iconic Cosmo that swaps Cointreau for St-Germain. The elderflower softens the cranberry tartness and adds an elegant complexity that elevates this 1990s classic into a modern craft cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Citrus vodka
- 1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz Cranberry juice (100% unsweetened)
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
- three cranberries on a cocktail pick (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with delicate seafood appetizers like ceviche or seared scallops; the floral elderflower complements light, citrusy preparations and fresh fish elegantly.
Instructions
Combine citrus vodka, St-Germain, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass
Thread three fresh or frozen cranberries onto a cocktail pick and rest across the rim
Add a lime wheel garnish on the rim
Tips
Use 100% unsweetened cranberry juice for the best balance — cranberry juice cocktail will make the drink too sweet combined with the St-Germain A citrus vodka like Absolut Citron or Ketel One Citroen adds a bright edge, but plain vodka works perfectly fine Shake extra hard and double strain to achieve the signature silky texture and jewel-toned clarity