How to Make a Cougar Cocktail

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A Cougar Cocktail is a simple drink made with vodka, white wine and Kirsch. Part sweet and part bitter, the Cougar has a semi-dry, rich taste that vodka martini fans should enjoy, though the Cougar has a slightly fruity flavor due to the addition of Kirsch liqueur. This recipe makes one Cougar Cocktail, served in a chilled cocktail glass with a maraschino cherry and a lemon peel for extra flavor and a dash of vibrant color. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Crushed ice
  • 2 oz. vodka
  • ½ oz. white wine
  • ½ oz. Kirsch
  • Chilled cocktail glass
  • Maraschino cherry, for garnish
  • Lemon peel, for garnish
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.

    • 2

      Add the vodka, white wine and Kirsch to the cocktail shaker.

    • 3

      Cover the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.

    • 4

      Strain the contents of the shaker into a chilled cocktail glass.

    • 5

      Drop a maraschino cherry into the cocktail glass and garnish the rim with a twisted lemon peel. Serve right away.

Tips & Warnings

  • Give this cocktail a bit of sugar by adding a dash of plain simple syrup or a quarter teaspoon of powdered sugar before shaking.

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