Cocktail: Organic Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan traces its roots firmly in the mid 90's in the peak of Madonna's career where she was spotted drinking one at Dale DeGroff's Rainbow Room club in New York City. It's now considered by many to be the second most recognized cocktail in the world, right after the Martini.
One of my favorite "twists" to put into a drink is to make it with the freshest, high-quality ingredients possible, one of them being organic unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate. You can find unsweetened cranberry juice syrup in most health food stores (for the life of me, I don't know why Whole Food's doesn't carry it.) Or you can buy it online here.
The tart unsweetened cranberry juice goes wonderfully with fresh-squeezed organic limes and Cointreau (a popular orange flavor liquor). Use the cleanest tasting vodka you can to allow these simple and delicious ingredients to shine through.
4 ounces of high quality Vodka
1 ounce of Cointreau
1/2 to 1 ounce of Organic Unsweetened Cranberry Juice Syrup
use more if you want a bolder ruby red color
1/2 ounce of fresh squeezed organic lime juice
Shake the ingredients longer than usual with ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Do not garnish this drink, let the bold color of the cranberry juice shine through.
I was drinking Cosmopolitans from the very beginning in 1995 at a friends memorial, a gorgeous young man by the name of Bill Gaudiani who was a personal trainer, model and graphic design student. He died from a fatal car accident on Christmas day, and every time I drink one of these I think of him. Cheers Bill.
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Hi Fausto and Marc,
I was so excited when I heard my name on your podcast. and thank you for pronouncing it correctly. I listen to your show almost everyday. Although I'm not sure if I'm too happy with you shouting my name, becuz you can get killed here for being gay here (kidding). well I'm not kidding about getting killed. you have the funniest gay show on itunes. and I love miss ronnie, she's funniest of all. also victoria, you're the most beautiful tranny I have ever seen, and I've seen plenty. well, thanks for the shoutout guys...take care...
Keyvan
Said by: Keyvan at January 24, 2006 02:52 PM
Hello Fausto, Marc, and Ryan,
I loved the Clay Aiken coverage, too funny! And I'm glad to hear Ryan back on the show again. I would love to see a video podcast of Fausto performing his Christmas carole in drag... that's all I can picture.
Thanks guys for brightening my day.
Said by: Christopher at January 24, 2006 08:52 PM
I must be in the great minority but I find Cosmopolitans to be incredibly vile.
Give me a Manhattan or Old Fashioned any day.
Said by: Francis Burdett at January 24, 2006 11:39 PM
OMG I heard you guys talking about the toothpaste to get rid of acne... Ok so when I was senior in high school, I had an internship then next day and I had a few pimples that I wanted to get rid of. So I put toothpaste on the pimples, then thought hey ill just put it all over to dry my skin out a lil bit (cause i was oily), well after I washed it off my face was bright red, and I had to go to my internship at a television station with a bright red face!!! The makeup didnt do much!
Said by: Dan DeLuna at January 25, 2006 12:24 AM
Great show guys, as always!
Did i hear Ryan mention he went to UofM? I was there from '91-95, wonder if we ever ran into each other.....
Said by: eric at January 25, 2006 05:28 AM
Christopher, did u hear the shoutout I gave you? Eric, prob not i was there from like 00-03
Said by: Ryan at January 25, 2006 05:29 PM
Ryan, I sure did, and thank you, I was smiling from ear to ear. I have to admit, I wrote my previous comment before I heard the shoutout. Thanks Ryan ;)
Said by: Christopher at January 25, 2006 07:57 PM
Fausto, Marc, & Ryan...
Genius, pure genius. I love this show. If I could, I would download it directly into my ----. While listening to this show I realized that each of us creates our own heaven on Earth. (Gee, talk about waxing poetic!) But seriously...pajamas, martinis, and podcasting make the perfect mixture of fun. Keep it going guys!
Said by: John Roger in Houston at January 27, 2006 08:17 PM
Oh my God you three... I started to get worried during the truth or dare... I was thinking "what the hell's going on?" and suddenly you all three broke out laughing at the same time over nothing. Fess up boys, is FOF a podcast or a potcast? xoxoxo
PS: Try not to pick on Ryan too much - he's such a sweetie pie
Said by: Brian at February 3, 2006 07:01 PM
Another great show and it was an added bonus with the adorable Ryan - Ryan don't let them pick on you too much - just slap them with your big dick!
I love you guys - keep up the great work!
Said by: Ramble Redhead at March 4, 2006 03:43 PM
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