The Classic Cosmo for Bernice

Refreshing Beverage of the Week
The classic Cosmo — I know, I know, it's so "Sex in the City" — but when made right, it is a delicious and simple drink and often a safe choice at bars of unknown capabilities.

Ingredients
Ice cubes
1 ounce vodka (citrus infused is nice)
1/2 ounce Cointreau (an orange-flavored liquor or use Triple Sec, which is a bit cheaper)
1 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
lime twist to garnish

Procedure
Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the vodka Cointreau, cranberry juice and lime juice. Shake well. Strain into a large chilled martini glass and garnish with a lime twist. So simple even your mother can make one.

French Riviera

Angela's Refreshing Beverage of the Week
Is it time for our vacations yet???

Ingredients
2 1/2 ounces of Vodka
1/2 ounce of Cointreau
1/4 ounce of pastis
1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice
1 maraschino cherry

Procedure
Fill a shaker with ice. Add the vodka, cointreau, pastis, and lemon juice and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the cherry. Drink up and dream of a European vacation!