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Cosmopolitan Cocktails

Recipe video above. A wonderful classic, elegant cocktail made famous by the ladies of Sex and the City! The key is to get the balance of each component just right so it's not too sweet, not too tart.I particularly love Cosmos because they're so quick and easy to make. Also works well to make a big jug and keep it cold in the fridge. SCALE RECIPE using slider to fit the glass/jug you're using.Be sure to use SWEETENED cranberry juice. Unsweetened (no added sugar) is too tart.

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

Ingredients

  • 60ml/ 2 oz vodka (Note 1)
  • 30ml/ 1 oz Cointreu
  • 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

  • Vodka - there's a decent slug of vodka in Cosmos so be sure to use a decent vodka. Absolut is my mid-shelf vodka of choice. I reserve top shelf (expensive) vodka for drinking straight!
  • Cointreau is a sweet orange flavoured liquor, called triple sec. If you can't find Cointreau, another brand will be fine.
  • Cranberry juice - don't get "diet" unsweetened cranberry juice, you'll find the drink too potent! Need the sugar in the cranberry juice. If you accidentally got unsweetened, make a simple syrup with equal parts white sugar and hot water*, dissolve sugar, chill, then add to your drink to take the sour edge off.
  • * In the event of a cocktail emergency (I get it!), speed things up as follows: 2 parts white sugar, 1 part boiling water, mix to dissolve, then add 1 part ice for rapid chill.
  • Nutrition per drink.

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1drink

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.