Redcurrant Cosmopolitan
This Redcurrant Cosmopolitan is a twist on a classic cocktail recipe. Swapping cranberry juice for redcurrant syrup, it is a fun and fruity variation.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 470.08kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g redcurrants
- 50 g caster sugar
- 100 ml water
- 50 ml vodka
- 25 ml triple sec e.g. Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 1 lime juice only
- redcurrants for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine 100 grams redcurrants with the sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve, pressing the berries to extract the maximum amount of juice.
- Let it cool before assembling the cocktail.
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, triple sec, redcurrant syrup, and lime juice.
- Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds to ensure it’s well-chilled and mixed.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a skewer of fresh red currants.
Nutrition
Calories: 470.08kcal | Carbohydrates: 78.86g | Protein: 1.89g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.06g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 9.85mg | Potassium: 351.33mg | Fiber: 6.18g | Sugar: 66.53g | Vitamin A: 75.5IU | Vitamin C: 60.5mg | Calcium: 58.36mg | Iron: 1.42mg