Ina Garten prepares batch cocktails for dinner parties, simplifying hosting. She offers a cosmopolitan recipe that substitutes watermelon juice for cranberry, resulting in a summery drink with a lighter color. Fresh watermelon is pressed through a food mill for smoother juice, allowing seamless blending with other ingredients. If fresh watermelon isn't available, a watermelon-flavored liqueur can be used year-round, preserving the cocktail's vibrant essence and taste.
One of Ina Garten's favorite dinner party moves is to prepare cocktails in big batches to make hosting easier and ensure every guest can enjoy a drink on arrival.
Garten’s cosmopolitan variation uses watermelon juice instead of cranberry to create a relaxed, summery vibe and a paler pink color, making it less tart than the classic version.
Instead of using a juicer, Garten presses fresh watermelon through a food mill to create smoother juice that blends seamlessly with alcohol, extracting it from pulp and seeds.
If fresh watermelon is unavailable, a watermelon-flavored liqueur can be used instead to create a bright summery cocktail any time of the year.
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