Sip Spotlight: Rosemopolitan

Done well, the Cosmopolitan is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. By swapping out the usual cranberry juice for Cranberry Rose Mixicles, this recipe adds delicate floral notes to the mix and takes this popular cocktail to the next level of sophistication.

Impress your guests this holiday season with a specialty cocktail that’s a cinch to make and a festive, gorgeous color to boot. You don’t even need regular ice — the Mixicles cubes will chill the drink thoroughly as you shake to dissolve them. (And if you don’t have a cocktail shaker, just use a lidded jar.)

Happy holidays!

ROSEMOPOLITAN

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. vodka
• 3/4 oz. orange liqueur (like Cointreau)
• 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
• 2 Cranberry Rose Mixicles cubes

How to Mix: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake until the Mixicles dissolve. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with cranberries.

Jen Morales is the co-founder of Cincinnati-based Mixicles, an all-natural, frozen, non-alcoholic botanical mixer that can be popped into any liquor, wine, champagne, etc for an instant cocktail. They can even be used as a natural foundation for distinctive zero-proof drinks and smoothies. Learn more at www.mixicles.com.