GirlsGuideTo | 21 Summer Sips: Pomegranate Cosmos

I will admit, I never order a cosmo at a bar. I don’t know why, but I suspect it has to do with Sex and the City overload and not wanting to seem too “girly.” Anyone else feel the same? But really, why did we stop drinking these? They’re simply yummy. And the Pomegranate Cosmo is even better than its cranberry cousin.

Don’t believe me? Whip one up tonight. I mean, you can always find something to celebrate. You made it through Monday without blowing up at a coworker? Celebrate. You did 15 push ups in front of that cute guy at the gym? Celebrate. Your roommate finally took out the trash after your passive-aggressive standoff? Celebrate!

Enjoy this sweet and tart cosmo! It’s pretty pink color will make you feel girly, it’s true, but what do you care? It’s summer, and if you can’t drink fruity drinks now, when can you?!? Cheers!

Pomegranate Cosmos

Ingredients
2 cups (16 ounces) good vodka

1 cup (8 ounces) orange liqueur (Cointreau)

1 cup (8 ounces) pomegranate juice

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)

Lime peel strips, to garnish

Directions
Combine the vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lime juice in a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to use. Pour the mixture into frozen martini glasses with a twist of lime peel and serve immediately. If it’s too strong, fill a shaker with ice and shake before pouring into a glass.

{Source: Food Network}