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This Cranberry-Orange Cosmo is a bright, elegant twist on the classic Cosmopolitan, shaken with vodka, orange liqueur, fresh orange juice, tart cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime. It’s crisp, citrusy, and a beautiful ruby-pink, finished with a flamed orange twist. It’s an easy party cocktail that feels festive from the first sip.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) citrus vodka or plain vodka
  • 1 oz (30 ml) orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
  • 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 oz (7 ml) simple syrup, to taste
  • Ice
  • 1 wide strip orange peel, for garnish
  • 3 fresh or sugared cranberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill the glass: Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for 10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you mix.
  2. Combine: Add the vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake: Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
  4. Strain: Strain into the chilled glass, using a fine-mesh strainer for a smooth pour.
  5. Garnish: Express the orange peel over the drink by squeezing it skin-side down to release the oils, then rub it around the rim. Drop it in and add the cranberries on a pick.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart, balanced cocktail. Cranberry juice cocktail gives a sweeter version, so skip the simple syrup.
  • Fresh-squeezed citrus makes a big difference over bottled juice.
  • Batch for a party: combine 1 1/2 cups vodka, 1 cup orange liqueur, 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/2 cup lime juice. Chill up to 8 hours and shake each serving with ice.
  • For a mocktail, replace the vodka and liqueur with 2 oz orange juice and 1 oz sparkling water.
  • To make sugared cranberries, toss fresh cranberries in simple syrup, then roll in granulated sugar and let dry for 1 hour.
  • Please drink responsibly.

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