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And just like that these Cosmo-inspired cocktails are ready to be sipped

By Cristine Struble

Carrie-d Away, Photo Courtesy of Punch Media
Carrie-d Away, Photo Courtesy of Punch Media /
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Whether that first Cosmo was enjoyed decades ago while watching Carrie’s first adventures or it was rediscovered after her highly anticipated return to television, it is time to grab the cocktail shaker again. And, just like that, these Cosmo-inspired cocktails will have girls’ night in will be tickled pink again.

The Cosmopolitan has become a classic cocktail. Whether its popularity surged thanks to a television show or an expert mixologist brought it to the conversation at a swanky New York City eatery, the origin story is not as important as the well-balanced sip.

In Cointreau’s recipe, the vodka-based cocktail is relatively straightforward. Combining Cointreau, vodka, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice, the beverage hits all the right notes of sweet and tart. Whether it is the color that entices the eyes or the flavor that awakens the palate before a meal, there are plenty of reasons to sip that beverage.

As the new season of And Just Like That can be streamed on MAX, FINLANDIA Vodka  collaborated with some of its experts to offer various twists on the classic cocktail. These Cosmo-inspired cocktails have a few twists with fruit flavors, botanical notes, and a few other surprises. From trying a new drink with each episode or doing a tasting flight, there is no shortage of sipping to be had.

Cosmo-inspired cocktails Carried Away
Carrie-d Away, Photo Courtesy of Punch Media /

Carrie-d Away

Courtesy of Pekka Pellinen, Finlandia Vodka Global Master Mixologist

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Finlandia Botanical Wildberry and Rose
  • .5 oz. elderflower juice or liqueur
  • .5 oz. Fresh pomegranate juice
  • Garnish: Rose petal(s), berries

Instructions:

  • Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass and stir. Garnish with rose petals and berries.

Cosmopolitan Breeze

Courtesy of Pekka Pellinen, Finlandia Vodka Global Master Mixologist , Description/Inspiration: Sea breeze and cosmo cocktail mash up

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. FINLANDIA Grapefruit Vodka
  • .5 oz. Triple Sec
  • 1 oz. Cranberry juice
  • .5 oz. Lime juice
  • Garnish: Grapefruit twist

Instructions:

  • Shake all ingredients and strain into the chilled martini glass. Garnish with a grapefruit peel twist

Aurora Borealis

Courtesy of Pekka Pellinen, Finlandia Vodka Global Master Mixologist , Description/Inspiration: Crisp feeling of Finnish Lapland

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. FINLANDIA Vodka
  • 1.5 oz. Cranberry Shrub
  • .5 oz. Triple Sec
  • Garnish: Lime Peel

Instructions:

  • Shake all ingredients and strain into the chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime peel.

Arctic Circle Cosmo

Courtesy of Pekka Pellinen, Finlandia Vodka Global Master Mixologist

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. FINLANDIA Vodka
  • 1 oz. Lime Cordial*
  • 2 oz. White cranberry juice
  • Garnish: Lime wedge

Instructions:

  • Shake all ingredients and strain into the chilled coupette glass. Garnish with a lime.

Midnight Sun Cosmo

Courtesy of Pekka Pellinen, Finlandia Vodka Global Master Mixologist, scription/Inspiration: Inspired by the 24 hours of sunlight in the Finnish summer

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. FINLANDIA Grapefruit
  • 2 oz. Lingonberry juice
  • .5 oz. Lime juice
  • .25 oz. Triple Sec
  • Garnish: Lingonberries

Instructions:

  • Shake all ingredients and strain into the chilled Nick & Nora Glass. Garnish with lingonberries
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