Cocktail Time! Do you hear the shaker? So my sister had this fantastic drink at Katsuya in L.A. Then she told me about it and instructed me that I needed to find out what was in it and how to make it. Now, that is the kind of mission I love;)

So one luscious cocktail coming up. Basically, it is a little bit of a twist on a Cosmopolitan. Kind of like its twisted sister.

So here is the cast of characters:

Same portions as the Cosmopolitan.

• Absolut Mandrin (Orange-infused vodka, grapefruit-infused vodka would work as well) – 2 parts
• Cointreau – 1 part
• White Cranberry juice – 2 parts
• Juice of half a lime

Okay, kiddos. Time to pull the pool out (pssst…I mean the cocktail shaker).

Well, actually before the mixer starts, let’s not be total barbarians as my father would like to say. We need to frost the cocktail glass. Dry cocktail shaker goes into freezer.

Okay, back to that drink. First in the pool – Vodka (3 thimbles full)

Next in – Cointreau (and no, you still can’t use Gran Marnier) – 1 1/2 thimble full

White Cranberry Juice – You are up next. 3 thimbles of juice

Don’t forget the lime.

Don’t let the lack of color discourage you. Looks can be deceiving. Time to invite some ice to the party.

Okay, now that everyone is in the pool, put the top on it and start shakin’.

Pull the chilled cocktail glass out of the freezer. You better still be shaking!

Okay, time to pour.

Garnish with a lime and enjoy.

Yeah, I see him. And I am trying to ignore him…him and all his little friends.