Sue Zann Toh

Caprioskas have to be one of my favourite alcoholic drinks (not that I drink so much). It’s so simple to make so you can’t really get it wrong. It’s tangy and refreshing and perfect as a summer cocktail. Just a word of caution, this is a strong drink and not for the uninitiated!

You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a pestle (or rolling pin!) for this recipe.

Ingredients

(Per person)

• 0.5 cup of crushed ice
• 2 shots of Vodka (about 30 mL or 1 fl.oz.)
• 1 lime cut into half wedges
• 1 teaspoons of brown sugar (or however much you like)

Instructions

1. Add the lime wedges and brown sugar into the cocktail shaker and crush together with the pestle until the lime juice has been released.
2. Add the vodka and crushed ice to the cocktail shaker and shake vigourously until mixed.
3. Pour the mixture into a glass and enjoy!

Optional

To make a Caipirinha, replace the vodka with rum.

Fruity caprioskas are a delightful variation on the traditional caprioskas. Try adding 2 pieces of fruit such as lychee, mandarin or strawberries, or 2 teaspoons of mixed berries after Step 1, crush with the lime wedges and sugar, then continue with Step 2 and 3.

Made famous by Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City, the Cosmopolitan is the ultimate chic chick drink. Not only does it look gorgeous with it’s pink colour, but it tastes absolutely divine.

You’ll need a cocktail shaker and (of course) a martini glass for this recipe.

Ingredients

(Per person)

• 1 shot of Vodka (about 30 mL or 1 fl.oz.)
• 0.5 shot of Cointreau (about 15 mL or ½ fl.oz.)
• 0.5 shot of cranberry juice (about 30 mL or 1 fl.oz.)
• 1 wedge of lime
• Crushed ice

Instructions

1. Chill the martini glass by filling with crushed ice.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add the Vodka, Cointreau and cranberry juice. Squeeze the lime wedge to release the juice and add to the shaker with some crushed ice.
3. Shake well.
4. Throw away the ice from the martini glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
5. Garnish with a cherry, slice of orange peel or slice of lime and enjoy!

Optional

Some people think that using real lime fruit is a little too tangy and sour. In this case, you can replace the lime with lime juice or lime cordial. I don’t usually recommend this, but some people may prefer Cosmopolitans this way.

A New York style Cosmopolitan has a little more berry flavour to it. To achieve this, add ½ shot of Chambord (a raspberry liquor) to the cocktail shaker before shaking it.