A Modern Cocktail- The Metropolitan
PUBLISHED ON: 02.10.2012
There has been cocktails experiments taking place at my house. My husband has been looking for a new cocktail to serve up for Valentine’s Day. I do believe he has found one….Say hello to the Metropolitan.
This cocktail uses one of the more creditable flavors of the vodkas in Absout’s arsenal with good results.
The cocktail includes blackcurrant vodka, combined with cranberry and lime juice. It’s a fruity cocktail, but one that can sneak up on you pretty quickly if you are not careful.
Metropolitan Cocktail
Serves 1 (easily doubled)
Recipe from Cool Cocktails
Ingredients:
2-oz. Absolut Kurrant Vodka
2-oz. triple sec or Cointreau
1-oz. fresh lime juice
1-oz. cranberry juice
Directions:
Shake all the ingredients sharply over ice and strain into a frosted martini glass. Squeeze the oil from a strip of orange zest, skin downward over a flame. Rub the rim with the orange zest before dropping it into the glass.
Enjoy!
Marina
Mmmm, good one. Sorry for a silly question, how do you make a flame? I mean is there any special tool you use?
Michelle
Sounds refreshing!
Renee Weir- Fontes
It's so pretty and looks refreshing too. I will not be waiting for Valentines Day!
That Girl
So very pretty in pink
Lynn
It's a very pretty color too-enjoy:@)
The JR
Yum!Hope ya'll have a happy weekend! Don't start celebrating V Day too soon!!!
Diane
Mmmmm and when you have had enough you just fall over 🙂 Diane
Kat
Hi there, Velva, thank you for commenting on my blog. I don't always leave comments on yours but check every new post. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and tips. I wondered where you lived. I would not have guessed Florida, for some reason.
Hamaree Rasoi
Very tempting and colorful cocktail.Deepa Hamaree Rasoi
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
So here it is Friday afternoon and you've got me dreaming of happy hour already! Magnificent!
Claudia
Black currant vodka – I'm ready to have that straight up! (But I won't) Love the flavors – and who needs to wait until Valentine's Day?
Big Dude
Looks perfect for Valentine's day.
Marguerite
Oh yum! Looks fabulous and I wish that I had everything to make this drink right now! Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments! Cheers!
teresa
so pretty and pink! perfect for v-day!
We Are Not Martha
It sounds delicious and it's SO pretty, too!Sues
Rosa's Yummy Yums
Mmmhhh, a wonderful cocktail! Lovely color.Cheers and happy weekend,Rosa
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
This sounds like a delicious version of a Cosmopolitan. I should have known by the name Metropolitan!
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
Wow, Happy Valentine's Day!
Sharon Rudd
Looks gorgeous and sounds refreshing! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
vianney
the perfect Vday shade, love the flavors!!
Magic of Spice
So delightful and a must try!Hope you had a great weekend 🙂
Barbara
Now THAT'S a Valentine's Day drink! Perfect color and perfect flavor. Kudos, Velva!
chow and chatter
happy valentines Velva 😉
Castles Crowns and Cottages
Oh that looks so refreshing!!!! And yes, what would I do without PINTEREST???? Love your blog, OMG.Anita
Katy ~
I'm not much of a drinker, but this looks so pretty, that I want one!
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
Cheers with that lovely cocktail and happy Valentine's day Velva.Sam
Joanne
Oh now this is something I would love a little TOO much, if you know what I mean.
Tiffany Kadani
I don't drink alcohol but golly- that is a beautiful color. Lovely for Vday!
Anonymous
Love the look of the metropolitan! Maybe you will make one for me..Shirley
Rita
Love this drink Velva; a must try.Rita
Katerina
The perfect drink for Valentine's Velva! I am sure you had a great time!