A fruity twist on the classic cosmo, the trendy Tay-Tini will never go out of style.
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You Belong With Me. Lover. I Knew You Were Trouble. Me? Song titles! Or thoughts of the Tay-tini cocktail. Both of these things can be true.
So, unless you’ve been under a rock, you’re likely aware that Taylor Swift took a break from her worldwide Eras Tour last year. And the superstar was seen living her best life. At the Chiefs’ games cheering on her new beau, shimmering at girl’s nights downtown in Manhattan, and late nights in Vegas, the 14-time Grammy-winning superstar had been feeling twenty-two with a very specific drink in hand.
Like everything Taylor Swift touches, we want to be a part of it and know all about it. The stunning songwriter keeps her “side of the street clean” and somehow stays out of super messy gossip, which we know “all too well”, while still enjoying the bar scene. While no crazy stories have been leaked, the bartenders in NYC and Vegas who mix Miss Americana’s cocktail have shared the recipe. Now it’s my turn. Are You Ready For It?
The Tay-Tini is a trendy version of the classic cosmopolitan which, TBH, needed a revamp. It is like Sex On The Beach, (not to be confused with Snow On The Beach) and a Peach Martini with Raspberry. We use vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice, but we replace the lime with lemon juice and add a hint of peach schnapps. What is so simple about the Taylor Swift Cosmopolitan, if you have a home bar, you likely have these ingredients already. There is nothing exotic in this refreshing cocktail and all your friends will be Enchanted when they sip it.
Shaken or Stirred?
When we shake our ingredients in a cocktail shaker we aerate and chill them, this gives our drink a frothy, lighter texture. If you stir, we do so gently and do not create air, giving a smooth, cool drink. I think we know where this is going… Won’t you come on over baby? We can shake, shake, shake.
What is the Best Alcohol to Use to Make a Tay-Tini Cocktail?
I would go with a top-shelf vodka for the Tay-tini, like Grey Goose or Ketel One. Normally for a mixed drink, you don’t bother wasting pricier liquor that will be masked with fruity flavors, but for a martini, you would opt for a more expensive option. So the Taylor Swift Cosmo falls in between the two. We want something Delicate and Clean. Vodka is said to be tasteless, colorless, and odorless, but if you have ever had cheap vodka it can be pretty bad. So go for the higher-end choice, it just Hits Different.
FAQs & Tips
For the Tay-tini break out your Gorgeous martini glasses and garnish with a lemon.
You can totally make a pitcher or large batch of the Taylor Swift Cosmo in advance. Double or triple the recipe as is and when you are ready to serve, pour into a shaker with ice, Shake It Off, pour, and add a fresh squeeze of lemon.
The Tay-tini has about 250 calories, which is typical for a cocktail.
Yes! The Tay-tini has a few clean, fruity flavors, like the orange from triple sec, peach from the schnapps, cranberry, and lemon, that mix well with most other liquors. Try it with tequila or Malibu Rum and Call It What You Want.
Technically you can throw the ingredients in a blender, but frozen drinks are usually much sweeter and have some thicker ingredients. If you want it close to frozen, shake it for a while and you’ll end up with an extra frothy drink with ice chips.
If you do not have a jigger (a common bar tool used for measuring), use a shot glass. A typical shot glass is 1.5 oz. If you don’t have a shot glass use a measuring spoon—two tablespoons equal one oz.
Tay-Tini Cocktail Variations
Mixology may not be as ancient or magical as Alchemy, but mixing drinks and making creations is fun! The Tay-tini is a twist on the classic cosmopolitan, which is not too far from a Vodka Gimlet Cocktail – vodka and lime juice. Also, the ratio of Taylor’s drink is strong like a martini, which is also great for making shots. For your Eras party serve Tay-tini shots which are fruity and fun just like the Gummy Bear Shot.
Of course, the “Champagne Problems” singer enjoys the occasional Champagne Cocktail, not just the Tay-tini. Taylor has famously always enjoyed vodka and Diet Coke, white wine, and was seen sipping Margaritas in the VIP suite at Arrowhead Stadium. In Getaway Car she claims “I knew it from the first Old Fashioned we were cursed.”, she sings about shots of Patron in “You Need To Calm Down”, and famously was “drunk in the back of the car.” Whatever the superstar is enjoying, she is living out her Wildest Dreams.
Tay-Tini Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1/4 ounce peach schnapps
- Lemon twist optional garnish
Instructions
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Add 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of cranberry juice, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and a splash of peach schnapps into a cocktail shaker.
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Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
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Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini or cocktail glass..
Nutrition
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