Hi folks,
We are back from our summer break and glad to be back. On this episode, we figured we would cover a nice refreshing summertime drink. The Cosmopolitan cocktail was created back in the 80's by a woman bartender named Cheryl Cook in NY. She was approached by Absolut to create a new cocktail using their new product of Absolut Citron vodka. She went off and created this drink which became an instant hit to the point that others claimed they made this drink years prior but never published it.
A cocktail legend and man responsible for bring cocktails back to the forefront and part of our culture is Dale Degroff. He supported Cheryl's claim to the drink and refreshed the recipe with real ingredients like simple syrup and lime juice plus cranberry juice not out of a soda gun.
The Grammy's in 1988 came to NY and Dale became the head bartender for the after party celebration. He was in charge of Madonna and her entourage. They insisted the only drink to be served and photographed with was the Cosmo. This hit the papers and over night Dale's phone was ring off the hook from around the world asking what is this drink. Absolut got wind of this fame and asked Dale to be an ambassador for them and represent them in UK for the Cosmopolitan. After he completed that and returned to USA, Ocean Spray soon followed with the same offer and Dale again was on the road around the world.
For the recipe: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/
On "Did you Know?" segment, we talk about some cool facts about the show "Sex in the City" that also made the drink popular. Kim Cattrall was hired to do the Samantha role but was older than the other ladies...she did what she had to to keep up...great job!! Why was season 5 only 8 episodes? Listen to find out why. Sarah Jessica Parker got a whole wardrobe and shoes out of the deal.
On "Mailbag" segment, we talk about is it important to chill your glassware for cocktails...listen to find out!!!
Links:
Dale Degroff's Book (on our cool link page):https://tikicentralcanada.ca/cool-links/
Flaming Orange Peel Garnish video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc6WEdQjZiQ
Stay tuned for our next show: Talk like a Pirate and a live interview with Rob Brunner (Canadian Lieutenant Commander) who will give us some pirate lingo and cool facts that you got to tune in for...
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