The Strawberry Cosmonaut Cocktail with Cheese Pairings
The Strawberry Cosmonaut Cocktail with Cheese Pairings
A fresh, fruity take on a classic Cosmo
We’re infusing a traditional Cosmopolitan with bright strawberry flavor! To give this drink a real kick of sweet fruit and touch of mouthwatering tang, we’re crafting our own Strawberry Shrub, a mix of sugar, vinegar, and fresh fruit that’s used to balance out the sweetness and alcohol in cocktails, and can be used in mocktails as well! For drinks on the sweeter side, we recommend mellow, creamy cheese pairings like a Young Goat Gouda or a bloomy cheese like Brebirousse D’Argental.
The Strawberry Cosmonaut Cocktail with Cheese Pairings
A fresh, fruity take on a classic Cosmo - Prep Time : 3 days
- Assembly Time : 5 min
- Total Time : 3 days, 5 min
- Serves 1
Ingredients
- For the Shrub:
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Murray’s Sherry Reserva Vinegar, 375 mL
- For the Cocktail:
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Strawberry Shrub
- ¼ oz. Lime juice
- ½ oz. Triple sec
- 1 Strawberry
- Cheese Pairings:
- Young Goat Gouda
- Brebirousse D’Argental
For the Shrub:
- Cut up strawberries into quarters and toss in a cup of sugar.
- Allow to sit overnight. On the second day, add vinegar to cover all fruit and allow again to soak overnight.
- On the third day, strain the mixture, and your shrub is ready!
Cocktail Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaking tin and top with ice.
- Shake and double strain in to a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a half strawberry cut and placed on the rim.
How to Cut and Serve
- Triangle cut the Young Goat Gouda.
- Cut the Brebirouse in long rectangular slices.
For more tips on how to slice and serve, see our Cut Guide.
