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Cosmopolitan

The Cosmo came on the scene big during the Sex and the City days and has remained one of the most popular cocktails around. But there are a lot of bad Cosmos being made out there. Watch Lino from Upstairs on the Square teach you how to make it the right way - fresh, really cold, dangerously delicious.

About Augusto Lino

"Lino," as his friends and loyal customers call him, is originally from Brazil and came to New York City several years ago before settling in the Boston area as bar manager at UpStairs on the Square. Bringing back the classics and adding a twist to them as well is Lino's style. He does a great job of showing us how to make quality drinks the correct way and sharing some cocktail lore while he's at it. And look how snazzy he looks in his jacket and tie!

Recipe

Ingredients

1 to 1-1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz fresh lime juice
1/4 oz simple syrup (3 parts sugar to 1 part water - recommend using raw or unprocessed sugar)
splash of cranberry juice
lime wedge for garnish

How-to

Fill a pint glass with ice
Pour in vodka, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup and a splash of cranberry
Add a little more ice, place the shaker over the glass and shake the drink well
Pour the strained drink into a martini glass
Garnish drink with lime wedge which can also be used to correct the drink if it's a bit too sweet for your taste