Cranberry Cactus Cosmo
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.50 fl oz Cranberry juice
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Fill shaker with ice
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with apple fan
Cocktail Description
This verdant riff on the Cosmopolitan swaps vodka for tequila and introduces melon liqueur, creating a cocktail that's both familiar and delightfully unexpected.
The Cranberry Cactus Cosmo balances sweet, tart, and earthy notes as reposado tequila's oak-aged warmth provides a robust foundation for bright cranberry acidity and MIDORI's honeydew sweetness. It's remarkably simple to make—just shake, strain, and garnish—making it perfect for both cocktail beginners and experienced home bartenders. This eye-catching cocktail shines at casual gatherings or sophisticated dinner parties where you want something colorful yet refined. Serve it alongside Mexican-inspired appetizers like quesadillas or ceviche, where the tequila's agave character complements the cuisine while the melon and cranberry offer refreshing contrast. The elegant apple fan garnish adds a final touch of sophistication to this approachable, crowd-pleasing cocktail.
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