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We hope you and your family are well! This week we sharing a drink that has many similarities to the Kamikaze shot from last week (link here). The Cosmopolitan is a combination of vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Our twist on this modern classic is adding blackberries. The Cosmopolitan, or, 'Cosmo,' gained popularity in the 1990s mainly due to the HBO show, Sex and the City. A show that neither Frank nor I watched, but nevertheless, this must have for S.J.P. and her crew might end up being one of your favorites. We hope you enjoy. As always, if you make any of our drinks, take a picture and share them with us online! Instagram ---> @ staynfocusimages 

This recipe makes 2 drinks. Let's get started!

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Here's what you need:

For Garnish
6 Blackberries
2 Cocktail Picks
 

For Drink
3 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Cointreau 
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
4-6 Blackberries
1 Tsp. Sugar
5-7 Ice Cubes
2 Martini Glasses

You'll also need a  Shaker Cup, Muddler, Hawthorn Strainer, and another Strainer (we're double straining this).

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Let's Make the Drink:

1. In a shaker cup, add:
   • Sugar (1 tsp)
   • Blackberries (4-6)
   • Lime Juice (1 oz)
2. Muddle
   • Gently press down and give a half-turn of the muddler.
   • Release and Repeat approximately four to six turns.
3. Add Remaining Ingredients:
   • Ice
   • Cranberry Juice (2 oz)
   • Cointreau (1 oz)
   • Vodka (3 oz)
4. Shake Vigorously for 30 seconds.
5. Strain using Hawthorn strainer and additional strainer into 2 martini glasses.
6. For the garnish, place 3 blackberries on a cocktail pick.
7. Enjoy! Sip Slow!

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“Vodka may not be the answer, but it is worth a shot.”