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Cosmopolitan Cocktails
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Cosmopolitan Cocktails

The Cosmopolitan Cocktail mixes vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice shaken with ice and strained into a chilled martini glass. This vibrant pink cocktail balances the smooth spirit base with sweet-tart cranberry and citrus notes. An optional orange peel garnish adds a subtle aromatic touch. Its crisp, refreshing profile has made it a classic choice for cocktail drinkers.

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 60ml/ 2 oz vodka (Note 1)
  • 30ml/ 1 oz Cointreau
  • 90ml/ 3 oz cranberry juice , sweet (not unsweetened, Note 2)
  • 2 tsp lime juice , fresh
  • ice
  • orange peel , optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add vodka, cointreau, cranberry juice and lime. Shake vigorously 10 times.
  3. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange peel.

Notes

  • Use a mid-shelf vodka like Absolut for a smooth, balanced cocktail without overspending.
  • Cointreau is a sweet orange-flavored triple sec; substitute with another orange liqueur if unavailable.
  • Use sweetened cranberry juice to avoid an overly tart drink; if only unsweetened juice is available, add simple syrup made by dissolving equal parts sugar in hot water and chilling before mixing.
  • Shake the ingredients vigorously about 10 times to ensure proper chilling and dilution.
  • Serve strained into a chilled martini glass with an optional orange peel garnish for added aroma.

Nutrition Information

Calories 260cal (13%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 65mg (1%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 drink

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260cal 13%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.