Crystal Chardonnay Wine Glasses, Set of 6 - by Riedel The Vinum line is functional, high quality glass that belongs to the Riedel family of stemware. Introduced in 1986, the Vinum collection was first in a series of stemware in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals, meaning the content commands the shape

A Recipe from New Classic Cocktails:
The Cosmopolitan. (Makes one cocktail)

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, to coat the rim of the glass
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, to coat the rim of the glass
• 2 ounces citrus-flavored vodka or unflavored vodka
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup (see recipe)
• 1 ounce cranberry juice 1.

Mix together the sugar and orange zest. Moisten the outside of the rim of a cocktail glass with vodka or lime juice; sprinkle lightly but evenly with the sugar and zest mixture. 2. Fill a large shaker glass two-thirds full of ice cubes. Add the vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, and cranberry juice; shake until well blended and chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Serve at once.

Simple Syrup (Makes 2-3/4 cups)

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups water

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with the water. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves and the syrup is clear, 3 to 6 minutes. Do not boil. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
2. Pour the syrup into a bottle or jar and refrigerate; it will keep indefinitely. We recommend that you store the syrup in a bottle fitted with a professional pour spout.

Excerpted from New Classic Cocktails by Gary Regan and Mardee Haidin Regan, © 1997. Reprinted by permission of IDG Books Worldwide. All rights reserved.

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