Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
The Cosmopolitan is a classic pink cocktail combining citrus vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice. Shaken until icy cold, it delivers a refreshing balance of tart cranberry, bright citrus, and smooth vodka.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: About 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Citrus vodka
- Orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
- Cranberry juice
- Fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Orange twist or lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe or martini glass before preparing the cocktail.
- Fill a cocktail shaker generously with ice.
- Pour the citrus vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the shaker.
- Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until thoroughly chilled and lightly diluted.
- Strain the cocktail directly into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist or lime wheel.
- Serve immediately while crisp and well chilled.
Notes
- Freshly squeezed lime juice provides a brighter citrus flavor than bottled lime juice.
- Regular vodka can replace citrus vodka; add extra citrus character with fresh lime or an orange twist.
- For a sweeter Cosmopolitan, add more cranberry juice or a small amount of simple syrup.
- Unsweetened cranberry juice can be used for a stronger cranberry flavor, with simple syrup added to control the sweetness.
- For a white Cosmopolitan, replace red cranberry juice with white cranberry juice.
- For a sparkling variation, top the finished cocktail with a small splash of sparkling wine.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously because the fruit juices benefit from the rapid chilling, dilution, and mixing.
- For entertaining, combine the liquid ingredients ahead and refrigerate them, then shake individual servings with fresh ice just before serving.
- Do not store a cocktail with its shaking ice because continued dilution will alter the flavor.
- Keep the ingredients and serving glass chilled for an especially crisp and refreshing Cosmopolitan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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