FRENCH COSMOPOLITAN WITH MANDARIN ORANGE

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I was first introduced to a French Cosmo with Absolut Mandarin at a restaraunt/bar in Asheville, North Carolina. Don't remember the name of the place but it was run by a Black lady who could sing just like Billie Holiday. Food there was Gourman!

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce vodka (Absolut Mandarin-a must!)
1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
1/2 ounce prepared sweet-and-sour mix
1/2 ounce cranberry juice
1/4 ounce lime juice
1 drop grenadine
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Put the first 5 ingredients, excluding Grenadine, into a shaker, then shake well and strain into a well chilled martini glass.
  • Last, slowly pour a drop of Grenadine into middle of glass and let fall to bottom and color the stem red.
  • Garnish with Lime Wheel or a Lemon Twist.
  • For the Sweet and Sour Mix:.
  • Combine sugar and water until all the sugar is dissolved. Add lemon and lime juices and refrigerate.

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