Cosmopolitan Cocktail
This classic Cosmopolitan recipe creates a fresh, bright and slightly tart cocktail with the perfect amount of sweetness. The right type of vodka, high quality orange liqueur, plenty of fresh lime juice and a splash of cranberry juice creates the best Cosmo!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
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Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 175kcal
- Ice as needed
- 3 ounces high quality vodka like Belvedere, Kettle One, or Grey Goose
- 1 ½ ounces orange flavored liqueur like Cointreau or Patron Citrónge
- 1 ½ ounces cranberry juice cocktail
- ½ fresh lime plus additional for garnish
Fill a large cocktail shaker about ¾ full with small pieces of ice. Pour in the vodka, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice. Squeeze the juice from half a lime into the shaker. Cover and shake well, at least ten times or more.
Strain the cocktail into two martini glasses.
Garnish with a slice of lime or a lime twist if desired, and serve. Cheers!
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 4mg