The Cosmonaut Cocktail is a stellar creation that fuses the crispness of dry gin with the zesty brightness of lemon juice, all while introducing a hint of sweetness from luscious raspberry jam.
This delightful creation by mixologist Sasha Petraske is reminiscent of sweet berry candy and is very easy to prepare.
Petraske’s version features raspberry preserves, lending the drink a taste akin to an eggless Clover Club and a hue similar to a Cosmopolitan, hence the playful name. However, the versatility of this recipe allows for enjoyable experimentation with various jams. Apricot preserves, for instance, are a particularly delightful alternative.
If your chosen jam contains seeds, a double-straining through a fine mesh sieve is recommended to avoid seeds in your drink. It’s also wise to clean your shaker immediately after use, as the sugary seeds tend to stick to its walls, potentially sneaking into your next cocktail.
Ingredients
- 60 ml (2 oz) Dry Gin
- 22.5 ml (0.75 oz) Lemon Juice
- 2 Barspoons of Raspberry Jam
Recipe
Tools Needed
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tools
- Fine mesh strainer
- Stemmed cocktail glass
Steps
- Chill Your Glass: Either place your stemmed cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill.
- Combine Ingredients: In the cocktail shaker, pour 60ml of dry gin and 22.5ml of fresh lemon juice.
- Add Sweetness: Incorporate 2 barspoons of raspberry jam into the shaker.
- Shake: Seal the cocktail shaker tightly and give it a good shake to thoroughly mix the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- Strain: Remove the ice from your chilled glass. Using a fine mesh strainer, double strain the cocktail into the glass to ensure a smooth texture without any raspberry seeds or pulp.
- Enjoy: Your Cosmonaut Cocktail is ready. Enjoy the unique blend of dry gin, tangy lemon, and sweet raspberry flavors in your perfectly chilled cocktail glass.
Sip into the Celestial Realm
The Cosmonaut Cocktail invites you to transcend the ordinary and venture into a realm where flavors dance like stars in the cosmic expanse. Each element – from the botanical embrace of dry gin to the zesty touch of lemon and the sweet allure of raspberry jam – contributes to a libation that is both familiar and otherworldly.
So, raise your glass to the cosmos, take a sip, and let the Cosmonaut Cocktail be your guide to a flavor journey beyond the stars. Cheers to cocktails that are as enchanting as the universe itself with this yummy raspberry cocktail recipe!
