Classic · Prohibition Era · Medium-Strong
1934 COSMO
In the owner’s words: Fruity but Dry · Spirit Forward · Tart · Bright
- Base
- Gin
- Glass
- Martini
- Method
- Shaken
- Effort
- Intermediate · 6 min
- ABV
- 22%
Build
- Fresh Raspberriesor Frozen raspberries (thawed) · Placed in tin - not muddled
- Dry Ginor London Dry Gin
- Triple Secor Cointreau / Curaçao
- Simple Syrup1:1 sugar to water ratio
- Fresh Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed
- LemonExpress oils over drink · garnish
- RaspberrySkewered for garnish · garnish
You’ll need: Cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer, Fine mesh strainer, Cocktail pick
Method — Shaken
- Add the raspberries to a cocktail shaker (do not muddle)
- Add gin, triple sec, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice to the shaker
- Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled
- Double-strain into a chilled martini glass to remove raspberry seeds
- Express lemon peel oils over the surface of the drink
- Garnish with a skewered raspberry and the lemon peel
The story
A historical reinterpretation of the cosmopolitan, based on how the drink might have been made in 1934, with gin instead of vodka and fresh raspberries to add color and flavor rather than cranberry juice.
Variations
Can be made with different berries such as blackberries or strawberries for different flavor profiles and colors.
Host tips
The raspberries provide subtle color and flavor without muddling, allowing the gin to shine through. Double-straining is crucial to remove the raspberry seeds.
