Frose-mary Cosmo
Prep: 10 minutes plus standing and chilling
Cook: 5 minutes • Serves: 6
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cosmopolitan non-alcoholic cocktail mix
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup refrigerated no-pulp orange juice
5 cups ice
6 orange wheels
1. In small saucepan, heat rosemary, sugar and 1/2 cup water over medium heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently; remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Remove and discard rosemary sprigs; transfer to bowl and refrigerate 20 minutes or up to 2 days. Makes about 1/2 cup.
2. In blender, in 2 batches, blend 1/2 cup each cosmopolitan mix and vodka, and 1/4 cup each orange juice and sugar mixture until combined; add 2-1/2 cups ice and blend on high until very small chunks of ice remain. Makes about 6 cups.
3. Pour vodka mixture into 6 (9-ounce) martini glasses; garnish with orange wheels and rosemary sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 cosmo):
192 Calories, 0g Fat (0g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol,
18mg Sodium, 26g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Protein