COSMO
1 part vodka
2 parts cosmo mixer
Today’s cocktail was a toast to HGB, also known as Helen
Gurley Brown. She was born this day in 1922 and is celebrating her 90th
birthday. She is a personal idol and an inspiration to women everywhere. HGB, for the uninitiated, is a famous feminist author, publisher, and businesswoman. In
1962, at the age of 40, her bestselling book Sex and the Single
Girl helped to spur the
sexual revolution and was way ahead of its time. In 1965, she became
editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, and young women finally had a place
where they could learn about what their mothers would never tell them — sex. HGB
was Cosmo’s editor-in-chief for 32 years and still works, at 90 years old, as
an international editor for all 59
international editions of Cosmo.
To make a COSMO cocktail,
I took the easy route and used a mix. I used Stirrings Simple Cosmopolitan
and it served the purpose well. It’s a blend of cranberry and lime juice. It
you are looking for quality over convenience, use real cranberry and lime
juice. But in either case, put them in a shaker with ice and plenty of vodka —
depending on how far you want your own little revolution to go. Shake and
strain into martini glasses, unlike me who had to make due with wine glasses
since I’m enjoying a weekend away.
The COSMO is a classic. It’s sweet and fruity and strong,
but is not too much of either of those things. It’s kinda perfect, just like HGB’s
claim that said women could have it
all, "love, sex, and money." I couldn’t agree more and I think no
woman should settle for less.
Drink Up^
Cocktail Connie
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