Sparkling Cosmo Punch Recipes

CRANBERRY COSMO PUNCH

Steps:

• For the mulled cranberry juice: Combine the cranberry juice, brown sugar, cloves, star anise and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator to cool completely. Strain just before using.
• For the punch: Combine the vodka, triple sec and 4 1/2 cups of the mulled cranberry juice in a large punch bowl over ice or a juice ice mold (see Cook's Note). Stir to combine. Garnish with the orange twist if using.

SPARKLING VIRGIN COSMO

Steps:

• 1. Pour ice into a shaker or tall glass.
• 2. Add cranberry juice, fresh lime juice and club soda. Shake to combine.
• 3. Run a lime wedge over the outside rim of a chilled martini glass. Pour sugar onto a small plate or flat surface.
• 4. Dip the rim of the glass into sugar until covered with a thin border.
• 5. Strain carefully into a chilled martini glass. Add a splash of OJ Garnish with lime or orange peel.

WATERMELON COSMO PUNCH

Steps:

• Heat 1 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved; cool completely. Puree 6 cups chopped seedless watermelon in a blender. Pour 3 cups of the watermelon puree into a pitcher; add 3 cups vodka, 1 cup lime juice and 1 cup of the simple syrup. Serve over ice and garnish with mint.

SPARKLING COSMO

Steps:

• Shake first five ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass; top with champagne.
• Serve in a flute garnished with a flamed orange twist.

WATERMELON COSMO PUNCH

Steps:

• Pour the vodka, watermelon puree, lime juice and Simple Syrup into a pitcher. Add to a punch bowl or a hollowed-out watermelon. Serve in punch glasses over ice and garnished with mint.
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.