Ok, let’s talk boys. Short boys to be exact.
Back in the day, when I was young, single and dating, my friends would say I was attracted to the short, cute, skinny, wimpy guys. Whatever. . maybe they were right. . but that wasn’t what I was looking at.
As long as they had something, something that drew me to them. Some personality and charisma, something going for them, I was charmed. I didn’t really care about how tall or short they were. I mean. . come on. . there are plenty of SEXY short men out there. Pharrell Williams. Bruno Mars. Damn. Sexy. And yeah, ok maybe it helps that they can sing too.
So, yo, short guys. . and guys who may be balding or loosing hair. . yeah, I’m talking to you!!! Who cares about your height or your hair (or lack thereof). . Work it. Own it. Know who you are and be confident. That is what girls will be attracted to.
Ladies, am I right?!
And ok, why am I talking about guys. . with a cocktail recipe? Well, New Years Eve is coming up. . and we all need a great, delicious cocktail for the evening and I was thinking about all those NYE parties I used to go to (pre-kids) and when I was single. It was all about the dress, guys, cocktails and counting down to midnight.
So, whether you are going out to some fabulous party and need a pre-party drink or staying in with the family, make these Pomegranate Cosmos and be happy. . and hey, single ladies. . yeah, I’m talking to you. . if you’re single and looking. . don’t quickly pass over the short, balding guys. . they could be awesome, yo.
Pomegranate Cosmopolitans
Ingredients
- 2 cups 16 ounces good vodka
- 1 cup 8 ounces orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
- 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail (recommended: Ocean Spray)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice about 3 limes
- Lime peel strips to garnish (shape to curl)
Instructions
- Combine the vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and lime juice in a large pitcher. Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice, pour the cocktail mixture in, and shake for a full 30 seconds. Pour into martini glasses, garnish with a slice of lime, and serve immediately.
Recipe from The Food Network.
I’ll be back tomorrow with a great round-up of appetizers and then on Friday, in the new year, with something fabulous. . and it includes a giveaway . . in fact, I have several giveaways planned. . and they are all going down like the first couple weeks of January!!
Wishing everyone a happy new year!!! Cheers and be safe!
Look so great!! Really loved the way you use!!
Thanks Jennifer!
You make me laugh, Alice! Totally agree with you though (as someone who is 5’11” I’ve definitely dated guys shorter than me!). Love this cocktail!
haha, thanks Liz!! Happy New Year Eve!! Cheers!!
These cocktails look wonderful!!
Thanks so much, Marla!! Happy New Year!
This cocktail looks lovely Alice! Perfect for the NYE! Have a Happy New Year!
Thanks so much, Mira!!! Happy New year to you too!!! woot woot!!
Haha I love this post Alice and I totally agree with you 🙂 These cocktails are so so pretty! Perfect for NYE! Hope you and your family are enjoying the holidays so far 🙂
Thanks so much Kelly!!! we’re having a great time and I don’t want the holidays to end!!!
Gorgeous, Alice! I’ve really got to try these. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Tori!!! thanks!!!
I was kinda like you my friend. I loved the nerdy guys. There was something about them. Ha I married one. But it is all about what draws you in. This drink is definitely doing that. I love me some pomegranate!
Thanks so much, boo!!! Happy New Year to you!!! it’s going to be a GREAT year!
I love the love you give to the short guys! So very true. Happy New Year Alice! I’ve got everything to make this in the fridge! Sounds amazing!
Thanks so much Maria!!! I hope you give this a try .. it’s pretty fabulous! Happy New Year!!
As long as you’re happy with the guys you’re attracted to, then that’s all that matters! 🙂 This drink looks amazing, Alice! I love the pomegranate flavor, so perfect for New Year’s! Pinned!
Thanks so much, Gayle!!! Happy NYE!!!
I was the opposite girl! I was all about the buff, tall studs and man, were there heartbreaks in my single days. Thing about these boys, they love themselves too much. And a few years ago on NYE indeed, I had a cocktail in hand and decided to give this short guy a chance. Was a turning point and a great idea. Too bad I was a senior and left 5mths later. So to all the short guys, you deserve all the attention and this cocktail!!
haha!!! Word!! 🙂 I dated a lot of short guys but married a tall one. . but the short ones are worth the time!! 🙂
Your posts always make me smile, Alice! Cheers to the short men! Now let’s have one of these delicious cosmos.
haha, cheers Ashley!!! wishing you a fabulous 2015!!
Love this cocktail, Alice! You cracked me up with your short, skinny guy fetish. 😉 But, you’re right. Some of the best men (and women!) get overlooked because of their appearance.
Marissa, right?! well, I feel like good hearted people always win in the end anyway . . eventually!! Happy NYE!
You’re too funny, Alice, but so right! If they have that special somethin’ somethin’, height and hair does not always matter. lol This drink looks like something right out of Sex and the City, and pomegranate is my favorite flavor! Love it and pinning it. 🙂
haha, thanks Marcie!!! Happy NYE!!
I am always looking a good cosmopolitan recipe. I love your pomegranate version.
Thanks so much, Nguyet!! you need to try this!
Haha, too funny! I didn’t care so much about height either, but I was definitely attracted to older guys. Then I married someone just two years older than me. Lol. This looks like the perfect cocktail to sip fireside this New Years!
Ashley, thanks so much!! yes, I’ll definitely be sipping on this. . cheers to you and happy NYE!
Healthy AND delicious! Happy new year to you and your family!!
Thanks so much, Amy!! Happy New Year to you too!!! Cheers!
My husband is the tallest guy I ever dated….. he’s only 5’10 which is short to me, the men in my family are all 6-6’6! So I guess I always attracted short guys too 😉
This cocktail on the other hand looks amazing! It’s not lacking in any department.
Thank you, Carrie!! yeah, my husband Paul is the tallest guy I’ve ever dated too!! But I would’ve married him anyway. . no matter how tall . . 🙂
This post cracked me up! Totally agree that it is all about confidence. And the dress of course. Cheers!
Thanks Erin!! yes, the dress!!! 🙂 Happy NYE!
hahaha! This made me laugh! I’ve definitely dated shorter guys before and loved it. I’ve also been fond of a bald head 😉 if we expect them to love us for who we are, we gotta embrace them too, no matter how short or bald they are (oh my gosh do r even get me started on some love handles. Rawr!) single partying days are definitely over for me, but I’ll still make this for when the kiddo is asleep!
Amanda, I know, right?! and you are hilarious by the way!!! 🙂
Ha Ha, Alice, this was funny to read 😉 And even funnier that you didn’t marry a short one. I dated super tall guys (even though I’m a shorty!)… but married a medium (?) By Asian standards, he’s semi-tall, but not by Norwegian standards 🙂 🙂 🙂 P.S. Love this holiday-ish drink!
This is like a Christmas Sex and the City cocktail!! I love love LOVE this! HOW did I never think of making cosmos with pomegranate juice?? And just in time for NYE – I’m taking THIS to the party tomorrow! Yay!
These cocktails are freaking gorgeous! I just love their pretty shade of pink and the addition of pomegranate! Perfect for New Years Eve!
Haha Alice, what a throwback! I SO remember the days of single-lady-new-years-eve-partying and I’m so sorry to say – I was always on the lookout for the tall guys. But being 5ft11″… I thought I deserved it 🙂 Love this cocktail – so beautiful!
So gorgeous, this is the perfect NYE cocktail!
Alice, you crack me up. 🙂 Yum, love this pom cosmo! Two of my favorites in one.
Haaaa.
and what about Pacino ?!
SEEeeexy!! xx
haha, oh my gawd, YES!!! so sexy!
Hahahaha yes! Balding guys for the win! I sure do miss my full head of hair though…. hahaha. These cosmos look awesome…. I’m not ashamed to say I enjoy a good cosmo! A very manly cosmo of course haha