There has been cocktails experiments taking place at my house. My husband has been looking for a new cocktail to serve up for Valentine’s Day. I do believe he has found one….Say hello to the Metropolitan.
This cocktail uses one of the more creditable flavors of the vodkas in Absout’s arsenal with good results.
The cocktail includes blackcurrant vodka, combined with cranberry and lime juice. It’s a fruity cocktail, but one that can sneak up on you pretty quickly if you are not careful.
Metropolitan Cocktail
Serves 1 (easily doubled)
Recipe from Cool Cocktails
Serves 1 (easily doubled)
Recipe from Cool Cocktails
Ingredients:
2-oz. Absolut Kurrant Vodka
2-oz. triple sec or Cointreau
1-oz. fresh lime juice
1-oz. cranberry juice
Directions:
Shake all the ingredients sharply over ice and strain into a frosted martini glass. Squeeze the oil from a strip of orange zest, skin downward over a flame. Rub the rim with the orange zest before dropping it into the glass.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
Mmmm, good one. Sorry for a silly question, how do you make a flame? I mean is there any special tool you use?
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Sounds refreshing!
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It's so pretty and looks refreshing too. I will not be waiting for Valentines Day!
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So very pretty in pink
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It's a very pretty color too-enjoy:@)
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Yum!Hope ya'll have a happy weekend! Don't start celebrating V Day too soon!!!
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Mmmmm and when you have had enough you just fall over 🙂 Diane
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Hi there, Velva, thank you for commenting on my blog. I don't always leave comments on yours but check every new post. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes and tips. I wondered where you lived. I would not have guessed Florida, for some reason.
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Very tempting and colorful cocktail.Deepa Hamaree Rasoi
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So here it is Friday afternoon and you've got me dreaming of happy hour already! Magnificent!
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Black currant vodka – I'm ready to have that straight up! (But I won't) Love the flavors – and who needs to wait until Valentine's Day?
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Looks perfect for Valentine's day.
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Oh yum! Looks fabulous and I wish that I had everything to make this drink right now! Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments! Cheers!
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so pretty and pink! perfect for v-day!
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It sounds delicious and it's SO pretty, too!Sues
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Mmmhhh, a wonderful cocktail! Lovely color.Cheers and happy weekend,Rosa
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This sounds like a delicious version of a Cosmopolitan. I should have known by the name Metropolitan!
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Wow, Happy Valentine's Day!
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Looks gorgeous and sounds refreshing! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
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the perfect Vday shade, love the flavors!!
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So delightful and a must try!Hope you had a great weekend 🙂
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Now THAT'S a Valentine's Day drink! Perfect color and perfect flavor. Kudos, Velva!
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happy valentines Velva 😉
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Oh that looks so refreshing!!!! And yes, what would I do without PINTEREST???? Love your blog, OMG.Anita
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I'm not much of a drinker, but this looks so pretty, that I want one!
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Cheers with that lovely cocktail and happy Valentine's day Velva.Sam
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Oh now this is something I would love a little TOO much, if you know what I mean.
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I don't drink alcohol but golly- that is a beautiful color. Lovely for Vday!
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Love the look of the metropolitan! Maybe you will make one for me..Shirley
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Love this drink Velva; a must try.Rita
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The perfect drink for Valentine's Velva! I am sure you had a great time!
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