The Cosmopolitan - How to make a Cosmopolitan cocktail

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

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[@Ema-sn2tr]

Hi how do you get a cosmopolitan to turn a more of a dusky pink. I’ve had this drink more of a red colour sometimes then at other times more of a fruity almost sweetie like taste and a dusky pink colour and this is what I’m looking for. I haven’t been able to ask any bartenders as I don’t want to seem rude. I would really appreciate if you could help me out. As when I’ve tried myself it never quite works out to that sweet taste and dusky pink with a hint of a orange colour. Thanks

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

@@Ema-sn2tr I guess it's probably the amount of cran juice that'S too high. HAve you been following my recipe?

[@SimpleeShana]

So I had a perfect cosmopolitan at Applebee’s and asked the server for the recipe. I had it on my fridge for over a year and decided to make it and it was horrible, the recipe had 4oz of cranberry juice 😩 Any-who, found your channel and made my cosmopolitan using your recipe and it came out perfect. Thanks for sharing!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Damn Shana! That's awesome to hear. I'm really happy you liked my recipe. Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@mmja_wavridr]

Your first mistake was “Applebees”

[@SimpleeShana]

@@mmja_wavridr I know 😩😩😂😂😂

[@jayman6615]

I love the cosmopolitan so much. Thank you for sharing all these versions!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

My pleasure! Thanks for the support :)

[@Nickropolis]

I love the secondary face cam for your reaction to the drink, a break from the straight on view makes the production feel more well rounded.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thanks man! It allows me to make some faces LOL

[@avalverdec]

Definitely have to try the clarified version!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Please let me know what you think about it when you do. Cheers!

[@lolamaven3971]

cosmo was my go-to drink f 2017/2018, so refreshing

[@maxineblocker3537]

Love the cocktail. You can make citrus vodka by putting orange and lemon peels in vodka and letting's it sit for a few days

[@jonathangleason9404]

I love when you pour a cocktail and it comes right up exactly where the glass was still frosted. So satisfying. Awesome video! Not a huge vodka or Cosmo guy and I never thought of clarifying one so maybe I’ll like that version!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Bartender OCD HAHA!!!

[@drax14QC]

What a coincidence.. just made myself one for the first time yesterday and I liked it very much! I used Dale Degroff’s recipe (I didn’t have citrus vodka so I used Kamouraska vodka). I’ll definitely be making some more in the future!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Awesome! Cheers!

[@mrdavman13]

One of my fave drinks. For a nice twist sun the vodka for rum. Very warm and inviting drink. Can down them one after another as fast as my bartender can make them

[@davidnyxium1702]

Love you're video's so much inspire me to be a a bartender when I'm older

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thanks man! Means a lot! Cheers!

[@davidnyxium1702]

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks no worries 😊

[@boozeontherocks]

They all look sharp! I like the TOTR version :)

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thanks my friend! Cheers!

[@jacquesst-pierre973]

Thank you for these recipes. I've tried the Degroff version and I enjoyed it. Then I tried you TOTR version. Oh my god. This one really rocks. It was my first time tasting this cocktail so I'm in no way an expert but to MY taste, you're version is just delicious. Thanx again.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Oh Jacques! Thank you for telling me this :) It makes me truly happy. cheers!

[@KilllahSK]

yep, TOTR version is much better!

[@kingstonfarm7556]

Outstanding shake face, on the first one

[@sebastianloya96]

video production is great along with the crystal clear visuals. these drinks are badass too 👍👍

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thanks a lot! Cheers

[@ignatiosploukos8750]

Very good explained and historically right 👍

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you!

[@ikotmaciek541]

Last time I making cosmo 7years ago behind the bar in europe. Absolut Citron Vodka was sweet as hell. Problem was that every single lemon vodka brand was sweet. We tried absolut, smirnoff, belvedere, danish Danzka etc. We decide to infuse Polish Chopin potato vodka by lemon zest peels, rest we usisng same ingridents like you (first version), expept we add just a touch of cranberry juice for the pink color, because our homemade lemon vodka was tart and dry enough and 5ml of lime juice.. Anyway I have nostalgie feelings about this coctail. I like it so much but fell ashamed to order it :P You should mencion about "sex and the city". I think this series have huge impact for a popularity of this coctail in europe. xoxo your huge fan

[@annalesnaya3840]

Hi! I absolutely love a bottle you use for simple syrup, where did you get it from?

[@davidcharlesworth6831]

Seems like a good gateway into milkwashing. Cheers!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thanks David! Cheers!

[@Cameron-ki1qx]

Everything I hoped it would be, thanks Jean!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you!!! Cheers!

[@roanokejoe]

Great video! I do not see the shaker you are using in this video in your list of products!

[@jr.bobdobbs]

You're channel is so goddamn good! Made me really want to start exploring Cosmo variations, and I'm not even particularly partial to vodka cocktails. Oh, and I'm definitely stealing that technique of holding the cap with your pinkie. 👌

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Good for you mate! From now on you will never loose a bottle cap again ;) Cheers!

[@Cocktailnyymi]

The Cosmo is the shit! I do hate how "society" condems this as a "girly" drink despite not being one! Good stuff!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

I also “hate” when cocktails are labeled “for men” or “for women” but truth be told, while I agree the Cosmo is a boozy drink, suitable for anyone who likes citrusy drinks, I heard Absolut really asked Cheryl Cook to create a cocktail for women at that time. That + Madonna + Sex and the City... No wonders the label stuck.

[@KrystalLovesCupcakes]

Very informative. I like it

[@MarianaLopez-cp3uk]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you for watching Mariana ;)

[@lindagutierrez5214]

Hi!! Thank you for sharing💕🍸… what type of cranberry juice do you recommend?

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

I used Ocean Spray unsweetened juice

[@richardsalter6988]

Is there sugar in your 'Cranberry Juice'? The Ocean Spray 'Cranberry Cocktail' is the most readily available form of cranberry... and that's highly sweetened. Sometimes you can find unsweetened cranberry concentrate, which you can in turn dilute to make 'juice'. Where I live, in the autumn, I can also easily buy raw fresh cranberries in the grocery store to make my own 'juice', but that's probably not the case for most people.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Ocean Spray is what I used in all 3 recipes. It's actually the brand that was used when it was first created. If you use the fresh stuff or unsweetened juice, you will have to play with the specs a little since raw cranberries and extremely tart and tanic.

[@samuelgodon]

Vraiment cool ton channel JF! Thumbs up!

[@randommedo443]

Hi, I found your channel recently and it's very informative and interesting to follow. Clarification stuff are amazing. What I can't find is information about ratio between cocktail and milk. How much milk should be used for clarifying the liquid we want? Keep up with good work!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thanks! I usually say that a 4:1 cocktail vs milk ratio is golden rule. But is also depends on the acidity of the cocktail, the total abv of the mixture ... But start with that ratio of 4:1 and it usually works

[@chandy-kane]

They all looks delicious 😋

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you!

[@michaelshanahan4965]

This is exactly how I’ve been making mine for years, except I use Ketttle one (not citron).

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Love it with regular Kettle one too. Cheers

[@MouseyBusiness]

Can you tell me what glass you're using for the simple syrup? I love it.

[@anonymwho7263]

You should try this with Vodka infused Tazo passion tea.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Never heard of Tazo Passion tea. What is it?

[@anonymwho7263]

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks Starbucks pushed brand of tea. Infusion of Hibiscus flower, Orange Peel, Rose Hips & Passion Fruit Flavors. Brews to a very pretty purplish pink and taste great as a tea alone. I take the bags and infuse a bottle of grey goose to make a " brunch" Cosmo

[@jean-francoisgiovannini3247]

hello, can we use a supejuice for clarification? Or is fresh juice absolutely necessary? Thank you

[@WTFisupDennys]

What kind of cranberry juice?

[@AlCaponeh]

Wow what an amazing video! Thank you for sharing your whole set up. I was wondering which glass you used for the TOTR COSMO? I checked all the links but wasn't able to find it. Thanks!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Hey man! Thanks for the comment! Appreciate that! I actually found that glass in a thrift shop. But I think it’s based on the Longchamp Crystal glassware. Hope this will help. Cheers

[@AlCaponeh]

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it! Will have to start thrifting to get some unique glasses.

[@jantines6840]

Hey! Is the cranberry juice a 100% cranberry juice or is it a typical mixture of cranberry and apple juice?

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

The one I used (and the one used by Dale DeGroff) is a 100% Cranberry juice but it is also sweetened. If you use raw unsweetened cranberry juice, you might need to add a little bit more of simple syrup

[@jantines6840]

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks thanks! I live in the Netherlands so some things are a bit harder to find. I found unsweetened juice in an eco shop, so i will be using this for my christmas cosmopolitan cocktails!

[@boramrosero6201]

🔥

[@davidnyxium1702]

Yo epic vid my fav channel

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you David!!! Makes me very happy you say that.

[@magamegabamba]

Hey! Just discovered your Channel and I’m already a dozen videos in, absolutely unique. Just one question arose for me - is there a way to get the same effect of the clarification without using cow’s milk? I try to find vegan alternatives to animal products in cocktail (like chickpea water instead of egg white for foaming), and would love to try the cocktails you show! All the best

[@clemensD84]

Hey, alternative milk work also. But you gotta pay attention to the unique flavor from each “milk”. Soy, rice, coco, almond or other types of vegan milk will have a total different one. Sometimes it ads better sometimes more worst flavors. Anyway, the key is protein! And of course, use a 3:1 ratio (3parts milk : 1part sour) without other ingredients.

[@magamegabamba]

@@clemensD84 Thanks man! And of course, I assumed the different milks will affect the taste in different ways, but I was just curious to know if on the chemical level it will work the same way. Thank! I'll give it a go 😊

[@juandanielalvarezgonzalez5625]

What happens if you add more milk than 45 ml? Would it change the flavour?

[@DanielReyes-fm3cw]

Definitely your are a master!! Can I ask you something? I need to find an ice press ,ice stamp and a heatstamp can you please tell me where can I find something like that? I love your channel 👌🏼👌🏼 tnx a lot

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you so much Danilel! Means a lot. I sure can help you in your shopping for Ice tools. First, where you from? Because some companies I know don't ship everywhere.

[@DanielReyes-fm3cw]

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks I leave in NYC I’m from Colombia

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

@@DanielReyes-fm3cw All right then. In the US, Stamptitude are great for custom ice stamps. For icepress, I praise on the Atmos Icepress but they are expensive to get delivered in the US.

[@DanielReyes-fm3cw]

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks thanks a lot Master ! As Always you’re the best

[@The514mtl]

Hey, how to adjust the cocktail accordingly if I want less simple syrup?

[@ersilcoff]

Lovely video.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you!

[@Sarahnjack]

Magnificent

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you Sarah :)

[@Triadii]

I find dale degroffs version too strong... the vodka hits really hard especially if not using absolut citron. I like the totr recipe , or my own one which doubles on the juices

[@AhnYujin0613]

NICE VIDEOOOOO 😍😍😍

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thank you!!!

[@nicolajnorling6323]

why not just filter the cranberry juice as the other ingredients are all clear?

[@bjornpersson1172]

Hi JF! Thank you for all your top quality content! I made my first cosmopolitan today and I liked it a lot. To me it was similar to both margarita and sidecar. I used frozen berries since I want to use the best ingredients. Had to sweeten it with syrup because of the tannins. Which "juice" are you using? Also, I'm not a big fan of vodka, do you know some variations with other types of liquor?

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Hi Björn, I’m glad you liked it. You made a good call with the frozen berries. You always make it with a good citrusy gin like Tanqueray Ten for example. It will be even better. Cheers 🥂

[@rohan4526]

Love the expression shots 😂, keep up the amazing videos dude!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Thanks! HAHAHA!!!

[@tonperexenjupe]

Hi! I have to ask! Are you french canadian?? Also, very nice videos. :)

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Busted 😃

[@thesangst5238]

How long should it sit in the milk for?

[@shaunadonahue242]

Can you use dry curacao instead of cointreau?

[@rylchiong3260]

Is it possible to milk-clarify champagne?

[@agbarlife8435]

Does milkclarification drinks contain lactose? I am speaking about customers that may have lactose intolerance

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

It is my understanding that most of the lactose is left behind in the curds but I would dig deeper if it's for severe allergies. That said, at home I always make it with lactose free milk and it works the same way.

[@stanglova86]

whats the difference ??? degroff or totr?

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

What you mean! In DeGroff's specs there's less lime and no sugar added.

[@endodendo]

What if you spray the orange zest on the coffee filter?

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Interesting

[@greggwade]

I was never a fan of the Cosmopolitan until I tried it with a cranberry liqueur instead of juice. (recipe here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2OwdHWspL-MnZI) Will have to try the clarified version!

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

Let me know how you like the clear cosmo when you try it. Cheers!

[@bradg3739]

Do you sweet or tart cranberry juice?

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

In this case, I used sweet Cranberry juice because that's what the creator of the cocktail used. If you use raw unsweetened juice, you'll need to dial up the sugar. Cheers!

[@gabrielromero5735]

Hey! the cosmopolitan yo don't shake u have to stir it

[@hessgdesd]

seni sevdim

[@DonsGameplays]

Did anyone else see the cat at 3:14?

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

HAHAHA!!! It's my dog Léa

[@GreatSikoTM]

Cecchini is pronounced Ce-kkini

[@LewsTherin]

Doge. 3:14

[@cherylcharming]

My deep dive Cosmopolitan cocktail research if you are interested: www.misscharming.com/comopolitancocktailhistory

[@mrsmartypants_1]

That was some low quality cranberry juice - the most important ingredient to this drink. May I suggest using 100% cranberry juice with zero additives - ie no sugar no nothing. The flavor and color is 10x more intense. Most folks will require simple syrup as real cranberry juice is intensely tannic/tart.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

I also think you will need some more sweetness to balance the cocktail if you do use that kind of juice. That being said, originally, the Cosmo was made using Ocean Spray. Not saying it is the best thing on earth LOL but that's how the cocktail was balanced.

[@mrsmartypants_1]

@@TrufflesOnTheRocks Ocean Spray makes dozens of versions. They have an organic 100% juice that is top shelf. It’s in a tall narrow bottle. I think like 24 oz. I live in the heart of cranberry country. Ocean Spray contracts with many of the growers. For some reason much of the organic cranberry juice found in small co-ops, organic stores and such is swill.