Cooking with Sin: Patti’s Classy Cosmo

Patti’s Classic Classy Cosmos

Serves 4

2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin powder
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/4 cups cranberry juice
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup sprite
1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
Mint leaves

1. In a bowl pour the cold water.  Evenly sprinkle gelatin over cold water and allow the gelatin to absorb for 2 minutes.

2. In a saucepan, bring cranberry juice and sugar to a boil.  Stir into gelatin until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

3. Allow to cool and stir in Sprite, Vodka and lime juice.  Refrigerate until thickened.

4. Gently fold in raspberries and blueberries.  Spoon into martini glasses and refrigerate until firm.  When ready to serve garnish with mint leaves.

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