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Cocktail History
The Not Carrie’s Cosmopolitan is a modern cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, as a Valentine’s Day-themed variation of the Cosmopolitan. Although there are many stories about how the classic Cosmopolitan came to be, its most well-known as being a permanent fixture in the hand of Sex & The City’s leading lady Carrie Bradshaw while out on the town, which is why this version got its name: it’s a darker, more sophisticated version of Carrie’s go-to drink.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Lemon Vodka: This is a type of vodka made with fermented grains or potatoes and water, which are distilled and then infused with lemon peels to develop a clean, citrus flavor.
Cranberry Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with cranberries, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a deep, tart flavor.
Triple Sec: This is a liqueur made with bitter orange peels, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a sweet, bright citrus flavor.
Lime Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe limes that has a zesty, sour flavor and light green color.
Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water, which are heated into a syrup with a sweet flavor.
Rose Water: This is a floral distillate made with rose petals and water, which are steam-distilled to develop a delicate, floral aroma.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Bright red-pink hue with an ombré effect
• Aroma: Delicate florals
• Taste: Sweet-tart cranberry flavor mixed with tangy citrus
• Finish: Slightly bitter berry and rose notes
Kendall’s Take: “This soup-up combination of flavors makes the Not Carrie’s Cosmopolitan a fabulous and fruity slow sipper, which is why I really loved it and have made it several more times since my first tasting. I think even the more serious imbibers who don’t typically reach for fruity drinks would appreciate its powerfulness compared to the usual blush-pink Cosmos you find at most bars.”
Recipe
Not Carrie’s Cosmopolitan
Description
The Not Carrie's Cosmopolitan is a modern cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, as a Valentine’s Day-themed variation of the Cosmopolitan. Although there are many stories about how the classic Cosmopolitan came to be, its most well-known as being a permanent fixture in the hand of Sex & The City’s leading lady Carrie Bradshaw while out on the town, which is why this version got its name: it's a darker, more sophisticated version of Carrie's go-to drink.
Ingredients
Method
Add vodka, cranberry liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and rose water to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
